What is Malaysia doing to prevent local Ebola spread?

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## The Ministry of Health has implemented enhanced surveillance and screening protocols at all international entry points to prevent the importation and local spread of the Ebola virus.

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Following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, the Ministry of Health has intensified monitoring of international arrivals. Although no cases have been reported in Malaysia to date, the ministry is actively tracking travelers entering the country from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, including those transiting through international hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Singapore.

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