Africa Must Respond to Disease Outbreaks Independently
A top public health official stated that Africa must plan to respond effectively to disease outbreaks without relying on international help.
Africa is "on its own" during pandemics.
Ahmed Ogwell, acting head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warned that assistance from other countries often never materializes.
- African nations must fill gaps in their response to outbreaks, such as the recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
- The Sudan strain of Ebola virus has been seen before in Africa, but there are currently no rapid diagnostics or vaccines available for it.
Author's summary: Africa needs independent pandemic response.
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