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Uganda closes DR Congo border amid rare Ebola surge

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Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a surge in cases of a rare Ebola type. The decision was made after Ugandan health workers were exposed to the virus by Congolese patients crossing the border. This measure, which deviates from WHO recommendations, highlights concerns about the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, for which there are no approved treatments or vaccines. AI

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Uganda closes DR Congo border amid rare Ebola surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Uganda closes border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

    Ugandan authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of the border with Congo “with immediate effect” as suspected cases surge near 1,000 in its neighbour of a rare type of Ebola and as others emerge at home. The measure, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, und…

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