Africa CDC urges enhanced public health measures to reduce cross-border Ebola transmission

ADDIS ABABA, June 10 — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged African countries to “urgently review, strengthen, and implement” enhanced exit screening and public health measures across all international airports, seaports, and major ground crossings to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya called for coordinated and evidence-based action to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission while preserving safe movement, trade, humanitarian operations, and economic activity.