US travel ban on DRC, Uganda, South Sudan criticized by Africa CDC amidst Ebola outbreak (theguardian.com)
- US travel ban targets non-US passport holders from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Africa CDC warns it may worsen outbreak.
- Bundibugyo strain outbreak has 139 deaths and ~600 suspected cases in DRC, with spillover to Uganda; no licensed vaccines or treatments.
- New cases reported in rebel-held areas of South Kivu and Goma; Imperial College revises outbreak size estimates upward.
"The US imposed a travel ban on non-US passport holders from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the Ebola outbreak. Africa CDC criticized the ban, stating it could increase public health risks by discouraging transparency and diverting movement to unmonitored routes. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain with no licensed vaccine, has resulted in 139 deaths and about 600 suspected cases in the DRC, plus two confirmed cases in Uganda. A new case was reported in South Kivu under rebel control. Imperial College London revised its outbreak size estimates upward."
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