government wishing to prevent the Ebola virus from entering the country via potentially the border with DR Congo – African Daily Voice

NEWSROOM (ADV) – Uganda has resumed Ebola testing for all arrivals from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the reopening of the border between the two countries on Monday.

The border was closed Sunday for the vote in the presidential elections in the DRC.

"The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with its partners, will continue to screen for Ebola at all border posts and airports to ensure that the Ebola virus does not spread in Uganda," said Emma Ainebyonasaid, door of the Ugandan Ministry of Health.

"We maintain high surveillance and active case finding in the community. There is no confirmed case of Ebola in Uganda, "added the spokesman.

Parts of eastern DRC are currently facing an epidemic of deadly haemorrhagic fever.

The highly contagious Ebola virus causes a variety of symptoms, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, generalized pain and discomfort, and in many cases, internal and external bleeding, according to the World Health Organization.

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