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1. Highlights
- Laboratory test result for the suspected Ebola virus disease alert in Yei River State was negative for both GenXpert and PCR analysis.
- A one-day retreat was conducted by the EVD Strategic Advisory Group to review and prioritized the EVD activities. All the TWG Leads and Co-leads with key partners (UN Agencies, International and National) participated in the process.
- A validation workshop was held from 14th-16th November 2018 to validate all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for EVD preparedness and response. TWG group members with support from key partners participated in the process.
- Border health screening has been strengthened with IOM opening two additional boarder screening points in Pure and Korigo bringing the total to 18 screening points. Assessments have been conducted to set up two additional screening sites by IOM. A total 525,796 people have been screened at all the 18 border screening points.
- A joint monitoring team (WHO AFRO, WHO HQ and UNICEF ESARO) conducted a review of the available IHR and health system assessment/resources (JEE, STAR, midterm health system assessment) to understand the country’s preparedness and readiness.
- The construction of the ETU Juba is completed and to be ready and handed over to the Ministry of Health.