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Village under quarantine following Ebola death
Ebola
The quarantine will last three weeks and covers almost 1,000 people.

Officials detect disease in SellaKaffta, Kambia

A village in Sierra Leone has been put under quarantine following the death of a 67-year-old woman who tested positive for Ebola.

Officials detected the disease in SellaKaffta in the northern district of Kambia, just five days into a six-week countdown to the country officially being declared ebola-free.

A BBC correspondent said that authorities had been optimistic following a lengthy period without any new ebola cases and the finding had caught them off-guard.

He added that the quarantine is stricter than previous ones and includes a curfew in which people are not allowed to move from house to house.

Over 11,000 individuals have died in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since the Ebola outbreak begun.

Together with Sierra Leone's health ministry, the World Health organisation are planning a vaccination programme for those who may have come into contact with the woman.

Provided that no new cases are recorded, the quarantine will last three weeks and covers almost 1,000 people.

Image (C) Wikimedia/CDC Global

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.