WASHINGTON, May 15 – Federal health authorities are closely tracking Ebola cases in two African countries and offering technical support to help contain the outbreaks, officials announced Friday.
The nation’s top disease control agency is keeping watch on the situation in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda while providing expertise to local health officials, according to Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya.
“CDC has extensive experience and expertise in responding to Ebola outbreaks, and we are working closely with the DRC Ministry of Health through our country office to support our response efforts,” said Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya.
During a Friday briefing with reporters, Bhattacharya also addressed the situation in Uganda, noting recent confirmation of cases there.
“This morning we also heard from the Government of Uganda confirming an Ebola outbreak there, and we are also coordinating with our country office in Uganda and our colleagues there to track and help with the outbreak there,” Bhattacharya told reporters on a media call.
