Bangkok Post
Authorities ramp up Ebola surveillance
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Governors nationwide have been instructed to strengthen Ebola surveillance and prevention measures following outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the Interior Ministry.
Key facts
- Governors nationwide have been instructed to strengthen Ebola surveillance and prevention measures following outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the Interior Ministry.
- Unsit Sampuntharat, permanent secretary for interior, said the directive followed reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) of Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in the two African countries.
- In response, the Ministry of Public Health has designated Uganda and DR Congo as dangerous communicable disease zones under a ministerial regulation that took effect on May 21.
- Mr Unsit said governors in all 76 provinces, acting as chairmen of provincial communicable disease committees, have been instructed to intensify disease surveillance, screening, investigation and control measures.
Summary
Unsit Sampuntharat, permanent secretary for interior, said the directive followed reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) of Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in the two African countries.
The disease, caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, is a severe haemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate. In response, the Ministry of Public Health has designated Uganda and DR Congo as dangerous communicable disease zones under a ministerial regulation that took effect on May 21.