The Ebola Outbreak in Africa | Why Preparedness and Regional Collaboration Matter

The Ebola Outbreak in Africa | Why Preparedness and Regional Collaboration Matter

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda continues to increase risks across neighbouring countries and the world at large, reinforcing the urgent need for preparedness, regional collaboration, and stronger health security systems. In this message, Dr Patrick Kagurusi, Country Manager of Amref Health Africa in Uganda, speaks about the importance of early action, community preparedness, and investing in resilient systems before outbreaks escalate further. “The world cannot be safe if Africa is not safe.” Learn more about Amref’s work in strengthening health security across Africa: https://amref.org/ebola/