Algeria joins African efforts to bolster response against Ebola outbreak
Algeria participated in a virtual meeting hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to address strategies for combating the Ebola epidemic. The Algerian delegation was led by the Minister of Health, Professor Abdelhak Saïhi, alongside ministry officials. The discussions emphasized the necessity of unified African efforts to develop surveillance and early warning mechanisms. Proposals included the creation of a continental digital platform to monitor outbreaks and streamline the allocation of resources. Key priorities identified during the session involved upgrading laboratory capacity, enhancing clinical care, and improving cross-border coordination while maintaining trade and travel flow. Algeria reaffirmed its commitment to continental solidarity by highlighting its financial contribution to the Ebola response fund, stressing that collective responsibility and sustained coordination are vital to ensuring long-term health security across Africa.