PAHO reinforces preparedness measures following WHO Ebola emergency declaration in Africa Region (paho.org)

• PAHO activates preparedness after WHO declares PHEIC for Ebola in Africa
• Focus on surveillance, lab capacity, and border screening in the Americas
• No confirmed cases in the Americas; measures are proactive

"The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has activated preparedness measures in the Americas for potential imported Ebola cases after the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for an Ebola outbreak in the Africa Region. PAHO is working with member states to bolster surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, and border screening."