The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the developments of the Ebola outbreak.

Following the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring an international emergency due to the Ebola outbreak, the Ministry of Health stated that it is closely monitoring the disease's developments, regularly updating information from the WHO, the focal agency implementing the National Health Regulations, and strengthening surveillance at healthcare facilities and health quarantine at border crossings.

As reported by Vietnam Law Newspaper, the Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreak (hereinafter referred to as Ebola disease) caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been identified by the WHO as a public health emergency of international concern.

This is an important health warning for countries to strengthen surveillance, early detection, and preparedness, but it does not mean the epidemic has spread globally.

Prior to this announcement, the Ministry of Health stated that it is closely monitoring the developments of the Ebola epidemic, regularly updating information from the WHO, the focal agency for implementing the National Health Regulations, and strengthening surveillance at health facilities and health quarantine at border crossings.

The Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) advises people not to panic and to follow official information from the Ministry of Health and WHO. Those returning from areas experiencing outbreaks should self-monitor their health for 21 days.

Avoid direct contact with people who have suspected Ebola symptoms, their blood, bodily fluids, or belongings.

If you experience symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding after returning from an epidemic area, you should immediately go to a medical facility and report your travel and contact history to receive timely guidance.

The Ministry of Health will continue to update the situation and provide guidance on appropriate prevention and control measures in accordance with the evolving epidemic.

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/bo-y-te-theo-doi-chat-che-dien-bien-dich-benh-ebola.html