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Authorities address haemorrhagic fever risk

    NAIROBI
    In response to the laboratory confirmation of the presence of haemorrhagic fever in northeastern DRC, Ugandan health authorities have recommended a series of measures to prevent the possible spread of the disease into the country, the OCHA report said. The recommendations of a national task force include enhanced surveillance in the Arua and Nebbi areas, the dissemination of guidelines for handling suspected cases and the provision of protective clothing in border areas. The affected area of the DRC is some 300 km from the Ugandan border.

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