According to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, Ebola virus disease is an acute and severe infectious disease in humans, often accompanied by hemorrhagic syndrome and multiple organ failure, with a mortality rate that can reach 90%.
The disease is primarily transmitted through direct contact with the blood, tissues, and bodily fluids of infected animals or people, as well as through contaminated objects such as clothing, blankets, and used needles. Ebola virus can also be transmitted from person to person through direct contact via broken skin or mucous membranes with the blood and bodily fluids such as secretions, feces, urine, saliva, and semen of an infected person.
On May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
In light of the risk of Ebola virus disease entering Vietnam, following the directives of the Ministry of Health leadership, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requests that all health units urgently implement comprehensive disease prevention and control measures within their areas of responsibility.
Accordingly, medical facilities need to strengthen patient monitoring, especially for cases with a history of travel to or return from countries or regions currently reporting outbreaks within the past 21 days. At the same time, they must strictly implement infection control measures, ensuring strict protective protocols, screening, classification, and isolation for suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease within medical facilities.
Units are required to regularly update information on the global epidemic, proactively communicate to provide accurate and timely information, avoid causing panic in the community, and guide the implementation of preventive measures as recommended.
In addition, it is necessary to detect suspected cases early to promptly isolate them, coordinate with the preventive health system in testing, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemic control according to the professional guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Reviewing and preparing adequate personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, ensuring isolation conditions, and maintaining diagnostic and treatment capabilities are also emphasized to be ready to receive and manage suspected or confirmed cases.
As of May 23, the Democratic Republic of Congo had recorded 204 deaths out of 867 suspected cases across three provinces, and the African Union (AU) warned of the risk of the outbreak spreading to other African countries.
Source: https://baolaocai.vn/bo-y-te-hoa-toc-yeu-cau-phong-chong-dich-benh-do-virus-ebola-post900268.html
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