China Daily·3 min read·medium
East Africa steps up outbreak preparedness
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SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi, Kenya
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The East African Community has launched a regional virology center in Uganda to improve disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness. The facility aims to address cross-border health threats like Ebola and Marburg by centralizing research and laboratory resources.
As East Africa faces increasing threats from recurrent outbreaks of Ebola, Marburg and other infectious diseases, the East African Community, or EAC, on Wednesday launched a regional virology center in Uganda aimed at strengthening disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness across member states.
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