WHO Reports 220 Suspected Ebola Deaths as Outbreak Surges in Africa

African outlets focus on how the outbreak in DRC threatens neighbouring states and regional travel, stressing the need for stronger screening and preparedness across the continent. They highlight WHO’s call for airlines and border posts to tighten protocols while also noting that many African health systems lack the staff and equipment to handle a surge in cases. They expect more regional cooperation and funding will be required to prevent Ebola from spreading beyond central and eastern Africa.

• •African public health officials warn that the fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in DRC could spill into more neighbouring countries.
• •Regional reports say airlines have been urged to strengthen screening and safety measures on routes linked to affected areas.
• •African health ministries are being pushed to improve surveillance and isolation facilities despite tight budgets.
• •Commentators cite the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as proof that early preparedness can sharply reduce deaths.
• •Regional coverage stresses that hunger and displacement in eastern DRC are fuelling both disease spread and cross-border movement.