PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is increasing preparedness for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus across the Americas. While the risk remains low, the agency is coordinating surveillance and testing to ensure rapid detection.
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Proactive health surveillance is critical to preventing the spread of rare, high-mortality viruses in a globalized world.
The Pan American Health Organisation is working with health ministries in the Americas to strengthen surveillance, testing and infection control.
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