The Indian government is on alert regarding Ebola virus infection. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has held a high level meeting. The central government said on Monday that no case of Ebola virus infection has been reported so far in the country. Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent any spread of the disease in India.
assessed the preparations
According to an official statement, in a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Union Health Ministry, Nadda assessed the country’s preparedness amid worldwide concern over Ebola and directed that all prevention methods remain fully effective.
Screening should be done at all borders
On the instructions of the minister, the Union Health Secretary chaired a joint review meeting with officials of various ministries and agencies concerned to strengthen coordination and preparedness measures, the statement said. JP Nadda directed officials to remain fully alert and strengthen Ebola screening arrangements at all entry points into the country, including airports, ports and land border crossings across the country.
JP Nadda holding high level meeting
Necessary arrangements should remain effective
He directed the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to ensure that all necessary arrangements for detection, investigation and monitoring of Ebola remain effective.
WHO declared emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. After this, the Central Government has intensified precautionary measures. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also declared it a ‘public health emergency for continental security’.
Officials said surveillance at entry points and coordination between agencies is being closely monitored so that any suspected case can be detected early and immediate action can be taken.
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