Rwanda: Ebola measures and impact at Gisenyi border

Rwanda has implemented strict health measures at its borders to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus from neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly at Gisenyi. No cases have been recorded in Rwanda, but controls include disinfection of goods, mandatory hand washing, and entry restrictions. These measures are affecting traders and cross-border families who can no longer move freely between Rwanda and Congo. While normal life continues within Rwanda, border populations are suffering from separation and commercial disruptions.