WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged Uganda to reconsider its border closure with the Democratic Republic of Congo. While praising Uganda's Ebola response, he noted that blanket travel restrictions are ineffective in containing the outbreak.
Why it matters
The tension between public health safety measures and the economic/social impact of border closures is a critical issue in managing international disease outbreaks.
WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
The article provides a straightforward account of the WHO's stance and the context of the Ebola outbreak.
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