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Last update: 10 hours agoEbola Escalation: The CDC confirmed one American doctor tested positive for Ebola after exposure in eastern DR Congo, with symptoms starting over the weekend; the patient and six high-risk contacts are being moved to Germany for treatment and monitoring, while the CDC says the risk to the general U.S. public remains low. Cross-Border Controls: In response to the WHO-declared public health emergency of international concern, the U.S. imposed 30-day entry restrictions on non-citizens who were in Uganda, DR Congo or South Sudan in the past 21 days, and is boosting airport and port health screening. Uganda on Alert: Uganda has reported Ebola deaths and cases linked to travel from Congo, and Uganda postponed Martyrs’ Day celebrations over Ebola fears. Regional Shockwaves: Rwanda temporarily closed key border crossings with DR Congo after Ebola reached Goma, and the WHO warned the outbreak may be larger than reported as health systems scramble amid conflict and displacement. Context—Sovereignty Law: Separately, President Museveni signed the Protection of Sovereignty law aimed at curbing foreign influence, adding political pressure as health emergencies strain cross-border cooperation.
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