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Last update: 9 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: WHO has declared the DRC–Uganda Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern after deaths climbed past 80 and suspected cases surged, with a lab-confirmed link reported in Goma—raising fears of wider spread as the Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine. Africa CDC Warning: Africa CDC says the risk of regional transmission is high, citing insecurity, high mobility and cross-border connectivity, and calls for coordinated continental action. Preparedness Moves: Nigeria’s NCDC says it has no confirmed cases but is boosting surveillance, lab readiness, infection-control awareness and community risk messaging; Hong Kong has also tightened airport screening for travellers from Africa. Local Health Focus: In Ghana, PATH Ghana and GHS intensified a hypertension push ahead of World Hypertension Day, urging regular blood pressure checks and better treatment adherence. Business & Care: AfDB approved a $200m facility for Nigeria’s BoI to back MSMEs, while Bryan Morgan Care added a fifth ICU ambulance for critical patient transport.
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