CAR tightens border checks tightened as DR Congo's Ebola cases rise

The Central African Republic (CAR) has increased border checks with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to a rise in Ebola cases in three Congolese regions near the border. This move aims to prevent the spread of the virus into CAR. The heightened security measures are part of a broader effort to contain the outbreak, which includes awareness campaigns to educate local communities about the risks and prevention methods.

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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is spreading to new regions, and the virus is now present in areas bordering the Central African Republic. This has prompted the CAR authorities to take measures to prevent the spread of the disease, including tightening border

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