The ministry of Health has assured Kenyans of their health safety concerning the outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Kampala Uganda.
The Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday 30th January 2025 released a press statement confirming the outbreak of the disease.
The ministry of Health assured Ugandan’s that they are in full control of the outbreak and all measures are in place to ensure that the population is protected.
In regard to the disease, the Kenya’s Ministry of Health assured Kenyans of their safety by advising them on how to mitigate against the possible importation, spread and control of the disease.
To protect yourself, your family and your community, make sure that anyone showing symptoms of EVD is taken immediately to a health facility for immediate medical care.
Mary Muthoni, the Principal Secretary of Health stated.
The PS also urged everyone not to treat patients at their home but seek for immediate medical assistance from health facilities and if a patient succumbs to the disease, they should receive a safe and dignified burial.
It is very important not to touch or wash the body of anyone who has died with symptoms suggestive of EVD.
The Ministry of Health cautioned.
Muthoni added that burial teams have been trained and will be deployed to facilitate safe burials of persons who succumbs to the disease.
To stop the transmission, people who have close contact with an EVD patient will be identified as contacts by Public Health authorities. They will have their health monitored for 21 days. This allows for early detection of the disease and early access to care in the event they develop the symptoms.
PS Muthoni further stated.
EBV is a highly virulent and often fatal viral disease with reported case fatality rates of up to 90%.
Signs and symptoms of Ebola include fever, headache, diarrhea, vomiting and body malaise. Hemorrhagic manifestations appear in later stages of the disease as it progresses.
The disease also occurs in close contact with Ebola virus infected humans or animals and animal’s products.
