Global Affairs Canada said it is not aware of any Canadians affected by a rare type of Ebola with no cure that’s spreading fast in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda.
Thida Ith, a spokesperson for the federal agency, said there are thousands of registered Canadians in both countries, but that those numbers may not be up-to-date, and don’t reflect a desire to leave.
There are 2,300 Canadians registered as being in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Global Affair’s voluntary registration for Canadians abroad, and 1,300 are registered in Uganda.
“Consular officials are standing ready to provide assistance to those who are requesting it,” said Anita Anand, the minister of foreign affairs, during a call with reporters from Estonia on Wednesday….