Unamid continues preventive measures against Ebola
On 9 September, Unamid advised its contractors to restrict travel of their staff to countries declared by World Health Organisation (WHO) as Ebola-affected, namely Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria, to preclude possibility of the disease entering Sudan. A team from the Federal Ministry of Health visited Unamid’s Medical Section at El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, and inspected the facilities and level of preparedness of the peacekeeping mission to prevent and combat the disease, Unamid said in an information note, issued today. Following the visit, Unamid received a letter from the North Darfur State’s Ministry of Health expressing satisfaction with the measures and facilities the mission has in place, and appreciating its support of the state in prevention controls, especially through supporting its Ebola Technical Committee. The Ministry also thanked Unamid for “the precious practical collaboration and support” it extended to North Darfur’s medical services in general. All Unamid personnel travelling to and from West Africa have to undergo strict medical procedures with UN-certified medical staff before their departure to West Africa, prior to their return to Sudan, and again upon their return to the mission. There have not been any recorded or suspected cases of Ebola among Unamid’s staff. Unamid continues to issue regular guidance to its personnel on prevention and precautions regarding Ebola. The mission is monitoring the global situation of the spread of Ebola, and is working closely with the local, regional and federal health authorities of Sudan to safeguard against Ebola along the lines prescribed by WHO. File photo: Image of Ebola virus (BBC) Related:Sudan Ministry denies Ebola case in West Darfur (30 August 2014) Unamid takes precautions against Ebola (10 August 2014)
On 9 September, Unamid advised its contractors to restrict travel of their staff to countries declared by World Health Organisation (WHO) as Ebola-affected, namely Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria, to preclude possibility of the disease entering Sudan.
A team from the Federal Ministry of Health visited Unamid’s Medical Section at El Fasher, capital of North Darfur, and inspected the facilities and level of preparedness of the peacekeeping mission to prevent and combat the disease, Unamid said in an information note, issued today.
Following the visit, Unamid received a letter from the North Darfur State’s Ministry of Health expressing satisfaction with the measures and facilities the mission has in place, and appreciating its support of the state in prevention controls, especially through supporting its Ebola Technical Committee. The Ministry also thanked Unamid for “the precious practical collaboration and support” it extended to North Darfur’s medical services in general.
All Unamid personnel travelling to and from West Africa have to undergo strict medical procedures with UN-certified medical staff before their departure to West Africa, prior to their return to Sudan, and again upon their return to the mission. There have not been any recorded or suspected cases of Ebola among Unamid’s staff.
Unamid continues to issue regular guidance to its personnel on prevention and precautions regarding Ebola. The mission is monitoring the global situation of the spread of Ebola, and is working closely with the local, regional and federal health authorities of Sudan to safeguard against Ebola along the lines prescribed by WHO.
File photo: Image of Ebola virus (BBC)
Related:
Sudan Ministry denies Ebola case in West Darfur (30 August 2014)
Unamid takes precautions against Ebola (10 August 2014)
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