China erects temporary blockade against travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo
The Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa has confirmed the measures being undertaken by his country, stating that it aligns with directives issued by the China Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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China is erecting a temporary blockade against all travelers entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beijing, according to reports, has begun enforcing a mandatory 21-day health monitoring on all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) citing growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak.
The Chinese Embassy in Kinshasa has confirmed the measures being undertaken by his country, stating that it aligns with directives issued by the China Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Due to that therefore, all travelers arriving in China from DR Congo will be subject to surveillance for the full three-weeks incubation period of the virus upon arrival.
These steps being taken signal Beijing’s precautionary posture as the DR Congo continues to battle the new strain of one of the world’s most dangerous hemorrhagic fevers.
So far, however, it is only the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda that have reported cases of Ebola infections.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently paid an official visit to Kinshasa, the capital city of DR Congo.
“I am here to strengthen the government-led response in combating the Ebola outbreak,” said Dr Adhanom Ghebreyesus upon arriving in the DR Congo’s capital.
The WHO Director General had landed in Kinshasa on Thursday evening of May 28, to support DR Congo’s response to the new Ebola outbreak, which is linked to the Bundibugyo strain.
The outbreak is currently affecting the Eastern Province of Congo, with the Ituri precinct being cited as the disease’s hotspot.
The WHO delegation in DRC focused on reinforcing national efforts by engaging with frontline response teams, partners and affected communities.
Later the WHO boss, Dr Tedros assessed operational needs, required to improve coordination of interventions and mobilize additional support to help contain the outbreak.
His itinerary also included a trip to Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri, where the outbreak first started.
Ahead of his arrival, he expressed solidarity with the people of the region, assuring them that they are not alone and reaffirming the World Health Organization’s commitment to standing alongside them in overcoming the crisis.
