Liberia: Liberia Orders Heightened Ebola Screening Amid Regional Concerns
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- The Ministry of Health has ordered health facilities, border entry points, public buildings and other institutions across Liberia to immediately strengthen health screening and enforce infection prevention measures amid growing concerns over Ebola in the region.
MONROVIA - Liberia's Ministry of Health has mandated heightened Ebola screening measures at health facilities, border points, public buildings and other institutions across the country, following a confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria and ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the region. Health officials emphasized the need for comprehensive screening procedures, as temperature checks alone are inadequate for identifying suspected cases.
The directive mandates the establishment of handwashing stations at entrances, health screenings, strict hand hygiene protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment, environmental cleanliness, and safe disposal of potentially infectious waste. Health facilities are instructed to separate suspected Ebola patients and report cases to County Health Teams and public health authorities.
The ministry has directed facility administrators, county health authorities, border officials and institutional managers to implement preventive measures promptly and ensure the availability of necessary infection prevention supplies. Frontline personnel are to receive refresher training, and institutions must report shortages of essential supplies and operational challenges.
The ministry urged the public to remain vigilant, observe hygiene practices, and cooperate with health workers and authorities implementing the measures.
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