CDC Expands Ebola Monitoring in Africa
The CDC is actively monitoring Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, collaborating closely with local government health ministries. The agency aims to provide technical support and leverage its experience in handling Ebola emergencies to aid in managing the current crisis.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 15-05-2026 23:31 IST | Created: 15-05-2026 23:31 IST
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is stepping up its efforts to monitor Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, officials announced on Friday.
Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya highlighted the CDC's collaboration with the DRC Ministry of Health, emphasizing the agency's extensive experience in combating Ebola. The CDC is actively providing technical support through its local country office.
Additionally, the Ugandan government has confirmed an Ebola outbreak, prompting the CDC to coordinate closely with its counterpart office in Uganda to track and manage the situation, Bhattacharya stated during a media call.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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