Ghana on alert following Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DR Congo - Ministry of Health
Ghana's Ministry of Health assured the public that "Ghana has not recorded any suspected or confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)," despite recent outbreaks reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The ministry stated that updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Africa CDC indicate that confirmed and suspected Ebola cases have recently been detected in the two African countries. Precautionary measures have been activated nationwide in collaboration with international health partners to strengthen Ghana's preparedness and response systems. Surveillance and screening at airports, seaports and land borders have been intensified, while travellers arriving from affected countries are being closely monitored. Health workers across the country are also being trained and equipped to identify, isolate and manage suspected Ebola cases safely.
The ministry added that public health emergency coordination and rapid response systems had been activated, alongside intensified public education and community awareness campaigns. The ministry urged the public to remain calm and adhere to preventive measures, including regular handwashing, avoiding contact with bodily fluids of sick persons, and reporting suspected symptoms promptly to the nearest health facility. The ministry also advised against handling dead bodies without proper protection and cautioned the public to avoid eating sick or dead wild animals.
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Ghana's Ministry of Health has issued an alert following Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and DR Congo-assuring the public that no cases have been recorded in Ghana. Precautionary measures have been activated nationwide-but what steps are being taken to protect the population?
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