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Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan
- Africa CDC and WHO unveiled a six‑month joint plan to coordinate Ebola response across Africa.
- The plan seeks $518 million to strengthen detection, response, and health services in affected and at‑risk countries.
- The plan adopts a 'One Response' approach to unify coordination and budgets across nations.
- The plan complements national responses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- Officials emphasize community engagement to improve contact tracing and safer care.
- Cross‑border cooperation and protection of vulnerable groups are key focus areas.
- Emergency measures will continue alongside other health efforts like mpox and cholera.
- Implementation is underway in affected and at‑risk countries with expedited actions.
- The plan prioritizes rapid detection, lab testing, and infection control to curb spread.
- Africa CDC and WHO call for strengthened screening at points of entry and cross‑border measures.
- The six‑month plan aims to build lasting capacity to prevent future health threats.
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