Protecting South Sudan from the Ebola Virus Disease: Policy Implications

But the first EVD outbreak occurred both in the Sudan and DRC in 1976, with case fatality rates ranging from 53% in the Sudan to 88% in the DRC. [...] In the aftermath of the EVD outbreak in the Republic of Uganda, the threat of cross-border spread to the neighboring countries, such as South Sudan, has been elevated from “high” to “very high.” As a result, South Sudan has been re-classified as a priority country for the EVD prevention and preparedness. [...] Drawing from the Second Round of the EVD Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) assessment conducted in South Sudan in 2019, this Weekly Review highlights the implications of the recent EVD events on South Sudan. [...] Education and the county of residence matter in the identification of the transmission modes. [...] Compared to those in Juba, the residents of the remaining areas are less likely to suggest that the EVD is transmitted via air; this is presumably a consequence of targeted campaigns in those areas, indicating the importance of risk communication in preventing or managing the virus.