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Rwanda and DR Congo In Joint Fight Against Ebola

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Rwanda and DR Congo have agreed to collaborate in the fight against the Ebola virus which is wreaking havoc across eastern Africa, with DR Congo the most affected.

The two countries pledged to keep their border open whiles getting a register of people who have come into contact with Ebola victims to curb the spread.


The Health ministers of both countries met in early August

The agreement also contain aspects of establishing a cross-border consultation framework, for surveillance and vaccination. This would ensure the smooth movement of people and goods between both countries without increasing the spread of the virus.

The border between the two countries was closed on fears of Ebola spreading

More than 1,600 people have been killed Ebola in DR Congo since the outbreak began in August 2018. The World Health Organisation will start distributing a vaccine whose efficacy is highly encouraging.

More than 1,600 people have died since last year’s Ebola outbreak

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