WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen preparedness for Ebola.

This follows the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. It is aimed at ensuring readiness for any potential imported case.

PAHO said that while the risk of Ebola in the Americas remains low and no cases have been reported in the region, it has activated its Incident Management System to coordinate regional preparedness efforts.