Washington: Concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus have intensified in parts of Africa, with the United States calling for urgent international cooperation to contain the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on strengthening US-European coordination to tackle the health crisis.
US officials said that medical, humanitarian and operational resources were deployed soon after the detection of initial cases. Washington has also extended financial assistance and support for response measures.
Authorities said screening procedures and precautionary measures have been strengthened for travelers arriving from affected regions to prevent further transmission and safeguard public health.
The US has urged countries across the world to contribute through financial aid, medical cooperation and coordinated preparedness measures.
Officials warned that increasing international travel and large-scale global events could raise the risk of cross-border transmission, making cooperation between nations essential.
Health agencies continue to monitor the situation closely as efforts remain underway to contain the outbreak.
