August 01, 2012
The Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has
urged citizens to take precautions following the deaths of at least 25
people from the Ebola virus in Uganda, Tanzania's Daily News reported
Wednesday (August 1st).
"The people are advised not to panic, as so far we have not received any case within our borders. We advise them to report to a nearby health centre in case they come across anyone with Ebola symptoms," a statement from the ministry's acting permanent secretary Regina Kikuli said.
She said the Mara, Mwanza, Kagera, Kigoma and Rukwa regions should be on high alert.
Kikuli reassured Tanzanians that protective measures have been taken, including issuing directives on diagnosing the disease to regional health professionals and distributing protective clothing to doctors for use in cases of suspected Ebola.
Kenya issued similar instructions to medical officials earlier this week and also appealed for citizens to remain calm
http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/newsbriefs/2012/08/01/newsbrief-06This
