The global panic and quick imposition of travel restrictions could lead to countries not sharing information.
READ:The organisation is calling for global solidarity."I do think this work needs to continue again, have advocacy at different levels to try and have a better understanding of the situation," said Dr Thierno Balde.
"But also encourage countries to be more open and in solidarity to continue interacting and thinking about all the social and economic consequences."
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