An ill man transported by ambulance arrives on 16 May at the Bunia General Referral Hospital, which has been receiving suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Liberia informs the public of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak recently reported in Ituri Province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease has been reported in Liberia, national health authorities continue to closely monitor the situation in collaboration with regional and international public health partners.
Liberia remains mindful of the impact Ebola previously had on the country, its people, and the health system. The nation’s experience during the 2014-2016 outbreak reinforced the importance of vigilance, early detection, rapid response, community awareness, and strong public health systems. Over the years, Liberia has strengthened disease survellance, laboratory systems, border health measures, emergency preparedness, and healthcare worker capacity to support national readiness for public health threats.
As many Liberians are aware from previous national experience, Ebola Virus Disease is a severe illness caused by the Ebola virus and spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids of an infected person, contaminated objects or surfaces, and infected animals or animal products. A person can only spread the disease after symptoms begin to appear. Symptoms may include fever, weakness, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bleeding in severe cases.
The Ministry of Health, together with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and partners, continues to maintain surveillance and preparedness measures, including monitoring at health facilities and border points, public awareness activities, and coordination with WHO, Africa CDC, and regional health authorities.
The public is encouraged to remain calm, practice regular handwashing, avoid direct contact with bodily fluids of sick individuals, report suspected illnesses promptly, and follow official information from the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health reassures the public that there is currently no confirmed Ebola case in Liberia. The situation remains under close observation, and updates will be provided through official channels as necessary.
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