South Sudan conducts a full-scale simulation exercise to test Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) readiness
What was announced
<span>South Sudan conducts a full-scale simulation exercise to test Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) readiness</span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2026-10/20261021_120946.jpg.webp?itok=SNxkAZiF" width="360" height="240" alt="Healthcare workers conduct a simulation exercise to test readiness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Yei, South Sudan on 22 October 2026. "> </div> <span><span>atema@who.int</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-10-26T09:22:14+01:00" title="Monday, 26 October, 2026 - 09:22">Mon, 26/10/2026 - 09:22</time> </span> <div><time datetime="2026-10-26T12:00:00Z">26 October 2026</time> </div>
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Bona Vacantia (sub organisation) · more news
Global and regional bodies
- World Health Organization (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Countries
- South Sudan (Sub-Saharan Africa) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Receipt
- Original: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/south-sudan/news/south-sudan-conducts-full-scale-simulation-exercise-test-bundibugyo-virus-disease-bvd-readiness
- Published 2026-10-26 08:22:14 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-26 08:45:16 UTC from WHO Regional Office for Africa
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