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Ebola/Viral Heamorragic Fever Outbreak Alert
The public is notified that there is an EBOLA/ VHF (Viral Hemorrhagic fever) epidemic in West African Nations including Guinea-Conakry, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and recently Nigeria. There is a possibility that the number of countries affected will increase over time.

Ebola is highly contagious and virulent disease with severe fatality that can be transmitted via human contacts. The Ebola virus disease presents with the following symptoms: Fever of acute onset (>37.50C) with unexplained bleeding tendencies from nose (Epitasis), gums, vagina, skin or eyes, bloody stools, vomiting and coughing blood, diarrhea, deterioration of vision or decreased consciousness.

Ministry of Health strongly advises the public to avoid or postpone travel to Ebola affected countries.

The Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the situation at all levels and will update the public as the epidemic unfolds.

All Public Health Facilities are on high alert to provide all the necessary health services for the management of suspected Ebola/VHF.

For further information on Ebola prevention please visit the nearest health facility or call the Ministry of Health Toll Free Number 0800 600 740.

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