Arua authorities step up security and screening at DRC border points over Ebola outbreak

The Daily Monitor reports that security deployment and screening of travellers have been increased at border points between Arua District and the DRC after an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. Arua RDC Gore Goffin, who chairs the district taskforce, said the measures aim to prevent spillover and that handwashing facilities were being set up in public places.