THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to sustain a high level of readiness to detect and contain Ebola, following the confirmation of a case of the Bundibugyo virus disease in Nigeria.
It said strong disease surveillance, rapid investigation of alerts and effective infection prevention and control measures were critical to preventing further spread of the disease.
“Sustained readiness is essential to detect cases early, prevent onward transmission and protect health workers and communities,” the international health body advised in a statement issued on Tuesday. Read More
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