# Ten African countries tighten border controls over Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

https://mins.news/en/item/28622

- TASS, 2026-08-21 16:31 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2176239

> Ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have strengthened health checks at their borders following the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A six-month program covers 33 priority crossings and 16 major trade corridors, with readiness reviews, drills, screening procedures and enhanced disease surveillance.

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