Africa CDC chief says Ebola response is not winning

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warned African health ministers that the continent is not yet winning its response to an Ebola outbreak that has caused more than 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly 5,000 deaths. He urged governments to strengthen preparedness and coordinate across borders while keeping them open. The World Health Organization figures reported by health officials showed 10,172 confirmed cases and 4,932 deaths across five countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo accounted for 10,141 cases and 4,928 deaths as of October 26. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in the DRC in May. Officials from 45 African countries met to coordinate the response. An assessment presented at the meeting found that only three of 31 countries evaluated were adequately prepared. Kaseya said member states had agreed to improve surveillance, prepare for possible cases and coordinate response efforts across borders. Recommendations also included keeping borders open and tracking funds to ensure they reach frontline teams. The outbreak has spread beyond the DRC, with cases reported in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and France. Nigeria confirmed its first case on...