Malaysia Steps Up Ebola Checks on Travellers from High Risk Places Malaysia's recent decision to intensify Ebola checks on travelers from high risk areas is a welcome development.
The move highlights the complexities and inadequacies of global health governance in responding to infectious disease outbreaks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, prompting Malaysia's Health Ministry to increase its preparedness and monitoring measures.