JOINT STATEMENT ON BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE (BVD) AND EBOLA PREPAREDNESS IN SOUTH SUDAN

The document is a joint statement from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of South Sudan regarding the preparedness for Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) and Ebola in response to recent outbreaks in the region. It confirms that South Sudan has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola and outlines the country’s preparedness measures, which include enhanced surveillance, alert management, laboratory readiness, coordination of rapid response teams, targeted screening, and community engagement. The Ministry emphasizes the importance of coordinated international action based on scientific evidence and the need for proportionate measures that do not disrupt humanitarian assistance and trade.

JOINT STATEMENT ON BUNDIBUGYO VIRUS DISEASE (BVD) AND EBOLA PREPAREDNESS IN SOUTH SUDAN