Key facts
- WHO urged countries to lift travel restrictions on Ebola-affected nations.
- Canada recently implemented its own travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call for countries to remove travel restrictions that have been placed on nations experiencing Ebola outbreaks. This recommendation comes at a critical time, as Canada recently enacted its own set of travel restrictions targeting these same affected countries. The WHO's stance suggests that such measures may hinder response efforts and international cooperation in combating the disease.