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Last update: 3 hours agoEbola Watch (DRC–Uganda): The International Rescue Committee warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is “likely far worse” than official figures, citing delayed detection and low contact tracing (about 20%), with fears it could have been spreading undetected since before March and a risk of spillover to Burundi and South Sudan. Regional Response (EAC): East African Community health ministers are holding emergency virtual talks to coordinate surveillance, lab testing, infection prevention, risk communication, and rapid response, including plans for mobile labs at border points and more PPE for affected countries. Vaccines & Funding: A race for vaccines is accelerating, with up to $50m pledged to fast-track candidates targeting the rare Bundibugyo strain, while researchers say some doses could reach human testing within months. Kenya Quarantine Controversy: Kenya’s president authorized an Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens at Laikipia Air Base, triggering protests and legal challenges over public health risks. Burundi Health Risks (Local): In Gitega’s Rutegama livestock market, a drinking water shortage is disrupting hygiene, with residents warning of disease spread; separately, SOS Médias Burundi reports rising consumption of cheap, high-alcohol drinks among youth, with some products reportedly reaching very high alcohol levels.
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