South Sudan & March 23 Movement

South Sudan: South Sudan is identified as a high-risk neighboring country due to its proximity to the outbreak's epicenter and intense population movement, necessitating reinforced cross-border surveillance.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement rebel group controls parts of Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu provinces, including Democratic Republic of the Congo — Goma, where Ebola cases have been confirmed. Their presence complicates humanitarian access and coordination of the response.

South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a country at risk of Ebola spread due to its proximity and population movement with the affected regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement>>>, a rebel group, controls parts of North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, complicating Ebola response efforts due to insecurity and lack of communication with the government.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread due to weak health infrastructure and conflict. Potential outbreak would further destabilize the region.

March 23 Movement: March 23 Movement, backed by Rwanda, has seized territory in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating access for health workers.

South Sudan: South Sudan is one of the countries whose nationals face travel bans from the US due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement, backed by Rwanda, controls key cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo — North Kivu and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, further hindering Ebola containment efforts and contributing to the humanitarian crisis.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread. Its preparedness is important.

March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling areas in North and Democratic Republic of the Congo — South Kivu, complicating the response. Its conflict with the DRC government hinders access to affected communities.

South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of importation; no confirmed cases reported.

March 23 Movement: Armed group controlling parts of North Kivu; claimed eradication of Ebola in its areas but complicates response.

South Sudan: South Sudan is among the nations from which the United States has imposed travel restrictions due to the Ebola outbreak.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement, a Rwanda-backed rebel group, controls parts of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, further complicating the Ebola response due to ongoing conflict and instability.

South Sudan: Borders Ituri province, at risk of imported cases.

March 23 Movement: Controlled areas with limited Ebola cases; declared outbreak over in its territory, showcasing governance capacity.

March 23 Movement: The March 23 Movement is fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has engaged in talks with the Congolese government, mediated by the United States and Qatar, to establish a permanent ceasefire.