Ebola case sparks stricter health checks in Goma
Health checks have been intensified in Goma following the detection of an Ebola case. Authorities are taking measures to prevent the virus from spreading further in the city. Goma is currently under the occupation of the M23 group, complicating the situation.
- ▪Residents entering Goma from government-controlled areas are facing stricter health checks.
- ▪One confirmed case of Ebola has been detected in Goma.
- ▪The city remains under M23 occupation, which poses additional challenges for health authorities.
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Ebola case sparks stricter health checks in GomaReutersPublished 7 seconds agoResidents entering the eastern Congolese city of Goma from government-controlled areas were subjected to tighter health checks on Wednesday as authorities sought to contain the spread of Ebola after one confirmed case was detected in the city, which remains under M23 occupation.ReutersPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularIsraeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel hands boundVideo2:22Iran implements new transit regime to consolidate control of HormuzVideo2:46A pink Barbie cart is one man's solution to high gas pricesVideo1:45Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted on murder charges in…
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