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Last update: 26 minutes agoEbola Response Boost: UNICEF says it has dispatched over 100 metric tons of emergency supplies—PPE, medicines, and WASH materials—from its Copenhagen hub to the Ebola epicenter in DR Congo, warning it’s “a race against time” as the outbreak evolves. Regional Coordination: East African Community health ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and protective measures at airports, ports, and land borders, and to set up a regional technical task force to coordinate response, testing, and community engagement. Funding & Preparedness: Kenya is set to receive KSh647 million for a joint Africa CDC–WHO Ebola preparedness plan, while the U.S. announced more than $162 million in support, including border screening and surveillance help via IOM in countries including Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda. Public Health Pressure: Aid groups warn the outbreak may be “far worse” than official figures, citing delayed detection and low contact tracing, with fears of spread to neighboring countries. Healthcare Safety: A regional forum in Nairobi is also pushing stronger nuclear and radiation safety rules for healthcare as countries face multiple health threats.
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