Focus on Africa, Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola

Focus on Africa

Tanzania strengthens border surveillance against Ebola

30 June 2026

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As neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo battle the Ebola outbreak, Tanzanian authorities say they're taking no chances. From screening travellers at border crossings to training frontline health workers, officials insist they're ready if the virus crosses into the country. But along the vast Lake Tanganyika shoreline, concerns remain over unofficial border crossings.

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Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba and Ayuba Iliya

Senior Producer: Bella Twine

Technical Producer: David Kinyanjui

Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla