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NewsHPA urges travelers to avoid regions affected by Ebola outbreak
The Health Protection Agency has advised travelers to avoid Ebola-affected regions in the DRC and Uganda following a WHO emergency declaration. While the risk to the Maldives remains low, officials are monitoring the outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain. The virus has caused dozens of suspected deaths and carries a high fatality rate.
NewsHealth Ministry monitors Ebola outbreak
The Health Ministry is monitoring an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda after the WHO declared it a global health emergency. With no vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain and cases rising in major cities, officials warn of high transmission risks. Nations are advised to strengthen border screenings and isolate suspected cases immediately.