00:00A high-level United Nations delegation has visited Western Equatoria to strengthen cooperation with state authorities on peace, humanitarian assistance
00:09and preparedness against Ebola. No cases have been confirmed in South Sudan, but officials say porous borders remain a concern.
00:18According to the authorities, surveillance must be strengthened, including at night, to close gaps at informal crossing points.
00:26We discussed about how do we take the partnership with the government ahead, particularly in the areas of support to
00:34sustaining the peace and humanitarian response. In particular, we discussed about the safety and security of the humanitarian response and
00:43how do we ensure that the humanitarian response reaches those who are in need.
00:49We also talked about the Ebola preparedness and the support that would be expected from the state authorities on improving
01:00the Ebola preparedness of the state.
01:02The delegation also visited Nabi Aipai, a busy border crossing with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
01:08Health workers noted that the number of people crossing rises sharply on market days, making screening and surveillance more challenging.
01:15We screened more than 800 to 1,000 people at this border. Today is going to be the business day
01:22after this afternoon. Up to tomorrow, people will be coming to the market. Up to Sunday, the business day.
01:30But working days like from Monday to Thursday, averagely we see over 200 to 500 people. And the threat that
01:42we face here are the porous entries.
01:44The United Nations says for South Sudan continued preparedness is key to keeping Ebola out and ensuring a swift response.
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