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Ebola Response and Regional Risk: The WHO has declared the Congo Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency, and countries across East and Southern Africa are tightening measures as cases surge—Uganda has closed its border with Congo, while South Sudan is listed among high-risk areas in a new travel advisory by St Kitts and Nevis. US–Kenya Quarantine Plan: The Trump administration says Americans exposed to Ebola abroad will be quarantined and treated in a new facility in Kenya, not repatriated to the US—sparking anger over fears of “dumping” patients. Travel Curbs Ripple Through the Region: Border closures are already hitting livelihoods in eastern Congo, with traders and transport workers reporting sharp drops in business. Aid and Misinformation Pressure: In Congo’s outbreak areas, attacks on health facilities and conspiracy theories are undermining trust and making case tracking harder. Health Systems and Preparedness: IGAD launched a $31.9m pandemic preparedness project for member states including South Sudan, aiming to strengthen cross-border surveillance, labs, and emergency response.

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