Ebola alert triggers heightened surveillance at Karachi airport
Key takeaways
- According to the Sindh Health Department, training sessions and mock exercises have been conducted for staff to improve preparedness against possible Ebola virus cases.
- Syed Zafar Mehdi stressed that continuous monitoring of passengers at airports and immediate response capabilities are crucial to prevent any potential outbreak.
- Officials noted that Ebola virus has been declared a global public health emergency at the international level.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: In view of the potential threat of the Ebola virus, health authorities in Sindh have intensified surveillance measures at airports, declaring passenger monitoring and rapid response mechanisms essential.
According to the Sindh Health Department, training sessions and mock exercises have been conducted for staff to improve preparedness against possible Ebola virus cases. Officials, including Dr. Waqar Memon, emphasized the need for enhanced awareness and training of healthcare personnel regarding the virus.
Dr. Syed Zafar Mehdi stressed that continuous monitoring of passengers at airports and immediate response capabilities are crucial to prevent any potential outbreak.