WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Health Emergency: The outbreak of Ebola virus is increasing rapidly in the African countries Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the World Health Organization has declared it an international public health emergency. This time the infection is spreading due to the rare Bundibugyo strain, which is known to spread infection rapidly. The concern of experts has also increased because at present there is no approved vaccine or special treatment available for this strain.

More than 900 suspected cases

According to the latest report of the World Health Organization, more than 900 suspected cases have been reported so far, out of which 101 cases have been confirmed. The organization’s Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in Ituri province, which has become the epicenter of this outbreak, about 5 million people are living amidst conflict and unstable situation.

119 suspected deaths and 10 confirmed deaths recorded

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Congo has so far recorded 904 suspected cases, 101 confirmed cases, 119 suspected deaths and 10 confirmed deaths. As of May 24, 5 confirmed cases and 1 death have been confirmed in Uganda. The number of infected people increased further after three new lab-confirmed cases were reported on May 23.

The virus is spreading rapidly

On May 22, the World Health Organization increased the risk category to high risk at the national level, although it is considered high risk at the regional level and low risk at the global level. Initially the infection was limited to Ituri and North-Kivu provinces of Congo, but now it has spread to South-Kivu province. Health officials say the virus is now spreading within communities and local control efforts are not proving sufficient. As of May 24, there have been 5 confirmed cases and 1 death in Uganda. On May 23, information about three new lab-confirmed cases was revealed.

Precaution is being taken in India

Here the Government of India has also increased precautions. The Health Ministry has issued a health advisory for passengers coming from or transiting through Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The government has said that passengers who have symptoms like fever, vomiting, headache, unusual bleeding or coming in contact with an infected person should immediately inform airport health officers before immigration clearance.

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No cases of Ebola in India yet

At present, no confirmed case of Ebola has been reported in India, but screening, lab preparations and quarantine systems have been strengthened at airports. The Health Ministry has also advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

Preparations to deal with the situation in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh government has intensified precautionary measures in the state. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that the government is on high alert and the medical and health departments are fully prepared to deal with any possible situation. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had also increased surveillance and security measures in airports, ports and government hospitals following the advisory of the Centre.

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