Burundi & South Africa

Burundi: Third former colony involved in the reparations campaign.

South Africa: Participated as a supporting nation, adding international weight to the conference.

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.

South Africa: South Africa, through its epidemiologists, is observing the Ebola outbreak and providing expert commentary on its rapid spread and challenges.

Burundi: Burundi is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.

South Africa: South Africa is one of the 10 approved countries from which Kuwait will continue to recruit domestic workers.

Burundi: East African country where malaria risk is increasing in highlands.

South Africa: Northeast region and coastal areas face increased malaria risk.

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.

South Africa: South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is the African Union Champion for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention and Response and was consulted on the PHECS declaration.