The Medical Council issues a warning about the situation "Ebola virus" Following outbreaks in Congo and Uganda, it advises strict surveillance and screening of travelers from risk areas, monitoring symptoms for 21 days, and immediate notification to the Department of Disease Control if suspicious symptoms appear.
Facebook pageMedical Councilhas released a joint risk communication announcement on the Ebola virus infection, advising vigilance for travelers from outbreak areas. It states that due to the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Uganda in Central and East Africa, caused by the Bundibugyo strain known for severe illness and high fatality rates, and declared an international public health emergency, this disease is classified as the ninth dangerous communicable disease under the Ministry of Public Health's 2016 announcement. The Ministry has designated these two republics as dangerous communicable disease zones, effective from 21 May 2026 onward.
Ebola virus infection is a dangerous communicable disease that can spread through contact with bodily fluids, blood, or contaminated materials from patients. Infected individuals typically exhibit high fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and in some cases, abnormal bleeding.
Those returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Uganda, or Ebola outbreak areas who develop symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or abnormal bleeding within 21 days are urged to promptly see a doctor and report their travel history immediately.
Healthcare facilities and relevant agencies are asked to strictly screen individuals with travel history from risk areas, monitor their symptoms for at least 21 days, and cooperate with public health agencies to track contacts and control the disease.
If anyone is suspected of having Ebola virus infection, they must notify the disease control officer immediately, or within three hours of identifying the patient. Contact the Epidemiology Division, Department of Disease Control at phone 0 2590 3810.
Accurate information, self-surveillance, and rapid reporting will help reduce the risk of disease spread and ensure overall community safety.
Information courtesy of the Medical Council's Facebook page