Bangui and Kinshasa coordinate Ebola response
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radiondekeluka
The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are coordinating epidemiological surveillance and preventive measures against Ebola. Health officials from the two countries are due to meet in Bangui on 22 and 23 October to organise the response, according to Radio Ndeke Luka.
The Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are coordinating their response to the Ebola threat at meetings held in Bangui on 22 and 23 October. The health authorities of the two countries are expected to exchange views on epidemiological surveillance and preventive measures, according to Radio Ndeke Luka.
The discussions aim to harmonise detection and prevention efforts in response to the risk of the virus spreading between the two countries, according to the same media outlet.
The meeting follows the strengthening of health cooperation between Bangui and Kinshasa announced on 22 October. It also comes as preparations in the Central African Republic are being stepped up, having reached 68% on 18 October, with a target of 95% set for the end of the month, according to the Central African preparedness assessment.
