Ebola returns, Nepal weighs its risks
▸ Part of: WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency due to the rapid spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus in Congo and Uganda. While not airborne like COVID-19, the virus spreads through bodily fluids, necessitating extreme caution. Nepal is implementing surveillance, fever screening at the airport, and rapid response teams, though direct risk is currently considered low. Experts emphasize preparedness and awareness over panic, noting the lack of a fully approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain.
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