Sudan and World Health Organization step up the country’s preparedness for potential Ebola outbreak

Author: tanzaniatimes.netPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Sudan

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The World Health Organization and the Federal Ministry of Health in Sudan have launched a seven-day training in Khartoum on the clinical management of Ebola cases. This training, which brought together 85 health workers, aims to strengthen Sudan's preparedness capacity against the Ebola virus disease. Although there is currently no Ebola transmission in Sudan, measures are being taken to improve detection and response to potential cases.

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