Ebola outbreak disrupts life along the DRC-Uganda border
Summary
Nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To control the outbreak, health officials increased safety checks at the border with Uganda, including closing markets that local people rely on for income.Key Facts
- There are almost 750 suspected Ebola cases in the DRC.
- The outbreak is near the border between the DRC and Uganda.
- Health workers have been sent to the Mpondwe border crossing.
- Weekly border markets have been closed to limit the spread of Ebola.
- Local people say these health measures are affecting their ability to earn money.
- The measures aim to stop Ebola from spreading between the two countries.
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