Ikelenge Acting District Commissioner, Vincent Kwalombota, has called on stakeholders to protect communities from disease outbreaks.
Speaking during the Epidemic Preparedness Meeting in Ikelenge today, Mr Kwalombota said the meeting was aimed at strengthening the district’s readiness to prevent, detect and effectively respond to public health emergencies amid the Cholera and Ebola outbreak in some countries.
Mr Kwalombota highlighted the district’s vulnerability to public health threats due to the district bordering Congo DR which has an outbreak of Ebola.
The Committee reviewed the district’s existing preparedness and response capacity, identified gaps, challenges and discussed appropriate measures to address the potential public health.
Mr Kwalombota further emphasised the need for strengthened epidemic preparedness and surveillance in the district.
He said his office remains committed to supporting collective efforts through an improved epidemic and quality health care service delivery.
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