Africa Must Prepare for 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 does not materialize, and African nations must fill the gaps in their response to outbreaks, such as the recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
- The current outbreak is not the first instance of the Sudan strain of Ebola virus in Africa, particularly in Uganda.
- Africa lacks rapid diagnostics and vaccines for this specific strain of Ebola.
African nations must take responsibility for their own preparedness and response to disease outbreaks.
Autor's resume: Africa must act independently.