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Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Emergency Escalates: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, with reports of at least 100 deaths and hundreds of suspected cases, as the Bundibugyo strain—rare and without approved drugs or vaccines—raises fears of wider spread. U.S. Tightens Travel Rules: The CDC and U.S. Homeland Security moved to add enhanced screening and traveler monitoring, with non-U.S. passport holders potentially turned away after recent travel to Uganda, Congo or South Sudan, while officials work to safely withdraw exposed Americans. Health System Pressure: The outbreak is being complicated by conflict and healthcare gaps, and symptoms can be mistaken for other illnesses, heightening the risk of missed cases. Maritime Focus in West Africa: Nigeria’s marine minister, Adegboyega Oyetola, says port expansion and reforms are underway to position the country as a regional logistics hub. EU Migration Signals: EU asylum applications fell in February, but pending cases rose—showing delays are outpacing new arrivals.
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