The Zika virus has been detected in Africa for the first time in Uganda , despite increased surveillance and having not reached continental Africa itself. She said African countries should raise awareness among pregnant women of the complications with the Zika virus and encourage people to protect themselves against mosquito bites and sexual transmission. Cape Verde has become the latest country to increase screening of people arriving at Entebbe International Airport . All infected mothers are immediately given blood tests and entomologist are trapping mosquitos to prevent further spreading of the virus. The WHO in Africa has warned African nations to be more prepared for any outbreak, but did not go as far as recommending travel restrictions.
The Zika virus has been detected in Africa for the first time in Uganda , despite increased surveillance and having not reached continental Africa itself. Cape Verde has become the latest country to increase screening of people arriving at Entebbe International Airport . All infected mothers are immediately given blood tests and entomologist are trapping mosquitos to prevent further spreading of the virus. The WHO in Africa has warned African nations to be more prepared for any outbreak, but did not go as far as recommending travel restrictions.