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Ebola epidemic spreads in Democratic Congo, WHO calls for ceasefire, Uganda closes border | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency, Nairobi, comprehensive foreign news report on the 27th) The Ugandan government said today that in order to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, Uganda will immediately close its border with neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today called on warring parties in eastern Democratic Congo to immediately cease fire to prevent the epidemic. Reuters reported that Uganda’s top health official, Diana Atwine, told a press conference today that the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo will be closed for four weeks, except for the Ebola response team, humanitarian and security operations, food transport and freight. He also stated that anyone who has been approved to enter Uganda from the Democratic Republic of the Congo must undergo a 21-day compulsory self-quarantine. The Ugandan government last week announced a series of preliminary measures, including suspending mass transport services with the Democratic Republic of Congo, in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus across the border. The epicenter of the epidemic is in Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda has reported seven Ebola cases and one death. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified this rare outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC). So far, more than 900 suspected cases and more than 200 suspected deaths have been reported in eastern Democratic Congo. These cases are distributed in three provinces, including North Kivu, controlled by the rebel “March 23 Movement” (M23), and South Kivu, controlled by the rebel group “Alliance Fleuve Congo”. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo today, saying the ongoing fighting has displaced large numbers of people and allowed the epidemic to spread in crowded camps. He wrote on social platform We stand together, every sponsorship you make is the power to protect press freedom. For small donations, download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures, and audio and video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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WHO: Cooperate with the United States and Argentina to respond to the Hantavirus epidemic on cruise ships | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency, Geneva, July 7, Comprehensive Foreign News Report) Although the United States and Argentina have announced their withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), the WHO said today that it still maintains good cooperation with the United States and U.S. agencies in responding to the deadly hantavirus epidemic, and also thanked the Argentine government for its cooperation. Agence France-Presse reported that the hantavirus outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean. The outbreak was only confirmed last weekend. Many countries are currently working to monitor passengers who had left the cruise ship and returned home before then. It is reported that many passengers have returned to the United States, which has announced its withdrawal from the WHO under President Donald Trump. WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the two sides continue to exchange technical information. He told reporters at the WHO headquarters in Geneva: “The current situation is actually the same as in the past, that is to say, we share information here and obtain information from the United States.” Argentina is one of the core countries of this crisis. The Hondias sailed from the country on April 1, and the first case of the epidemic is believed to be infected in Argentina, and Argentina has also announced its withdrawal from the WHO. Tedros said today that the WHO “is cooperating with the Argentine health authorities.” The “Andes strain” circulating there is the only hantavirus strain known to be transmitted from person to person, and it is also the culprit of this epidemic. “I would like to thank the Argentine government for its cooperation based on their experience and expertise with the Andes strain,” Tedros said. He added that the WHO had “arranged to ship 2,500 test kits from Argentina to laboratories in five countries.” According to Tedros told reporters in Geneva, a total of 5 confirmed and 3 suspected cases, including 3 deaths, have been reported so far. He also said that more cases may emerge, and the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands announced later that another patient had tested positive. Abdi Rahman Mahamud, director of the WHO’s Emergency Alert and Response Unit, said: “We believe that if public health measures are implemented and countries work together, this will be a contained epidemic.” People believed to be infected with the virus are being treated or quarantined in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and South Africa. Maria Van Kerkhove, Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Management, WHO Kerkhove) also emphasized: “This is not the beginning of an epidemic, nor is it the beginning of a pandemic. This is not COVID.” (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150508 supports Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a force to protect press freedom. Small-scale sponsorship downloads the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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Singapore’s new regulation punishes school bullying with whipping. The Minister of Education was questioned by MPs | International | Central News Agency CNA
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Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency, Singapore, comprehensive foreign news report on the 5th) Singapore’s Ministry of Education announced new guidelines in April that school bullies can be punished with caning. However, Singapore’s Education Minister Lee Chee Seng told Parliament today that this penalty will only be used as a last resort and in conjunction with strict protective measures. Agence France-Presse reported that human rights groups have often criticized the persistence of corporal punishment in Singapore’s school system and criminal justice system. A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) last year also stated that “there is overwhelming scientific evidence that corporal punishment of children is not only associated with multiple risks of injury, but also has no benefits.” In order to help schools deal with serious student misconduct such as bullying, Singapore’s Ministry of Education issued a series of new and stricter guidelines on April 15, including that students who violate the rules can be caned up to 3 times. The inquiry comes today as Singaporean MPs want to know how caning is used as a punishment in cases of school bullying. Li Zhisheng replied that the school will only impose caning when the student’s misbehavior is serious and all other disciplinary measures are insufficient to correct the problem. He also said that in order to ensure the safety of students who are punished, the school will follow strict procedures, such as it must be approved by the principal and can only be carried out by authorized teachers. In addition, as the Singapore Penal Code stipulates that women are not subject to caning, the punishment of caning is limited to male students. Li Zhisheng added that the school will consider a number of factors to decide whether to impose caning punishment, such as the student’s maturity and whether it can help him learn from his mistakes and understand the seriousness of his behavior; the school will continue to pay attention to the student’s physical and mental condition and improvement, including providing counseling. (Compiled by: Zhang Zhengqian) 1150505 Support Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of support to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.



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