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Ebola Alert at Home: Burundi is stepping up preparedness after WHO declared the DR Congo outbreak a public health emergency, with the Public Health Minister warning that affected areas are under 400 km away and linked by regular air and road travel (including the Bujumbura–Goma corridor). Border Surveillance Boost: Authorities are intensifying screening at entry points, adding temperature checks, setting up temporary monitoring structures, training health workers, and distributing rapid detection kits. Regional Pressure Builds: The DR Congo outbreak is reported at roughly 350 suspected cases and 91 probable deaths, with new treatment sites being set up as the virus spreads across provinces. Fuel Cost Shock Across Africa: In parallel, rising fuel prices are driving transport disruptions and protests in several countries, threatening access to services and supplies. Local Health Strain: Burundi has also seen cholera resurface in Bujumbura’s Buyenzi area, as sanitation efforts are strengthened.

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DR Congo reports 350 suspected Ebola cases, 91 probable deaths: health minister

DR Congo reports 350 suspected Ebola cases, 91 probable deaths: health minister

Burundi takes measures to counter Ebola virus after its outbreak in DRC

Burundi takes measures to counter Ebola virus after its outbreak in DRC

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