The Mauritian government has implemented a temporary ban on entry for foreign nationals who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan due to the Ebola outbreak. However, Mauritian citizens and foreign residents with valid permits can enter but will face a mandatory 21-day quarantine if they have visited these countries within the past three weeks. Screening and risk assessments will be conducted for travelers from affected nations, with immediate isolation and assessment for those showing Ebola symptoms.
The 18th US-Africa Business Summit, set for July in Mauritius, has been requested to be postponed by the government. The Ebola outbreak, declared in the DRC and Uganda on May 15, has been classified as a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. Africa CDC and WHO have initiated a continental Ebola outbreak preparedness and response plan, seeking $518 million to aid African countries in readiness and response efforts from June to November.
A total of 34 health workers have been infected with Ebola, with seven fatalities and six recoveries reported by Africa CDC and WHO. Major challenges include lack of medical countermeasures for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, weak health infrastructure, and pressure on health systems already dealing with multiple health crises. To enhance outbreak containment, Africa CDC and WHO have launched a coordinated plan to support African countries in preparation, detection, and response to the Ebola outbreak.
