The Ebola task force in Mubende together with security have resolved to close down a health facility at Kirunji Village in Mubende district. This facility has apparently been treating suspected Ebola patients. Rosemary Byabasaija, the Resident District Commissioner, says the move is aimed at reducing the risk of infection. It is also intended to encourage access by suspected cases to ...
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The Ministry of Health has issued a list of SOPs to follow in this unexpected outbreak of the Ebola virus in Mubende. These SOPs are majorly aimed at health workers, communities and families members as well as other stakeholders at the frontline fighting the disease. The government on Tuesday confirmed the outbreak of the Ebola virus and these guidelines follow ...
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The government of the West African country, Sierra Leone said on Thursday that researchers have discovered a new tension of Ebola virus. Check also: How Communities Are Helping To Fight Ebola In DR.Congo Scientists from the joint United States-West African research supported by USAID discovered the Ebola virus in bats in the northern region of Bombali. The discovery comes after 2 ...
Read More »New Ebola outbreak in Liberia Again
After the country had declared that it was free from ebola two months ago, it has again faced the disease back. This was confirmed when a teenager of 17 years old died on Sunday by the virus. The area was quarantined by health officials and the burial ceremonies of the teenager were smooth and safe but a new case is ...
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