The Zika virus has been detected in Africa for the first time in Cape Verde, despite increased surveillance and having not reached continental Africa itself. Uganda has become the latest country to increase screening of people arriving at Entebbe airport. A total of 1,129 cases have now been reported from all affected countries since last year, according to WHO. 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 Cape Verde, despite increased surveillance and having not reached continental Africa itself. Uganda has become the latest country to increase screening of people arriving at Entebbe 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.