Uganda and South Sudan health ministers sign cross-border health emergency MoU in Juba

The health ministers of Uganda and South Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding in Juba to ease the movement of health workers, medical vehicles and supplies across their border during health emergencies. According to Xinhua, the agreement covers sharing of epidemiological data, joint outbreak alerts and contact tracing, and standardised border screening. Uganda's Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi called for a roadmap to move quickly to implementation.