Brazil & Burundi

Brazil: Brazil>>> is investigating suspected Ebola cases tied to travel from affected African nations. While initial tests for other diseases were positive, the possibility of Ebola has not been ruled out, creating uncertainty and potential for wider spread.

Burundi: Burundi>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

Brazil: Brazil backs candidate Michelle Bachelet.

Burundi: Burundi proposed candidate Macky Sall.

Brazil: Brazil is investigating a suspected case of Ebola involving a man who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which would be its first confirmed case if positive.

Burundi: Burundi>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at risk of Ebola infection due to the regional spread.

Brazil: Trachoma remains endemic in rural and remote areas of Brazil.

Burundi: Previously validated by WHO for eliminating trachoma.

Burundi: Burundi experienced dramatic brightening due to expansion of energy access.