In the local area, South Sudan remains prepared for potential health emergencies, with no confirmed cases reported to date. The country is at risk due to regional circumstances, but so far, no cases have been confirmed. Neighboring countries are experiencing outbreaks, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo reporting a significant number of cases and deaths.

Further details on the situation are available from the World Health Organization's weekly update, which provides more information on the current state of health emergencies in the region.