DRC: Ebola fever, 169 people under surveillance in the Eastern Province
posted 1 hour ago, 46 minutes | Last update September 5, 2012 at 6:17Twenty-eight cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever, including fourteen deaths were recorded in the Eastern Province, according to the latest figures, this Wednesday, September 5 in Kinshasa by the World Health Organization (WHO). 169 others who have been in contact with the victims are under surveillance, according to the same source.
"On September 3, the epidemic seems to have its epicenter in the town of Isiro with a secondary focus in the town of Viadana which is located about 70 kilometers from Isiro," has said the WHO representative in DRC, Dr. Léodégal Bazira. Eleven people died of Ebola in Isiro eighteen cases recorded.
WHO has supported the coordination, case investigation, but also the activities of management of patients and families.
Dr. Léodégal Bazira calls for the involvement of all:
"We call on all partners to join in the fight against this epidemic, which if not controlled quickly, constitutes an event of public health emergencies of global reach . "
Lack of knowledge of the medical
Virologist Muyembe Tamfum, coordinator of the International Coordinating Committee Scientific and Technical fight against haemorrhagic fever in high-Uele district, for his part, felt that the virus is spread by a lack of knowledge on the part of the diagnostic the medical health zones concerned. He felt that this deficiency is the basis for the delay of Ebola fever has been reported in this part of the DRC:
" The outbreak began between the months of May and June, and even before.The virus was already [Isiro]. But the disease is unnoticed, certainly confused with malaria epidemic that raged in the region. This is why the statement [of the disease] was made in August. So there is a big delay in our communities to recognize ebola delay. "
During a press conference he held shortly before leaving Isiro, Wednesday morning, called Dr Muyembe carers and administrative vigilance whenever there are suspected cases:
" It is imperative that we review the way we teach and work in the hospital.Unusual events should draw our attention to declare the disease as early as possible. The sooner you report fewer cases you. Therefore, nurses, doctors and administrative staff need to learn now to detect cases of Ebola. ".. http://radiookapi.net/actualite/2012/09/05/rdc-fievre-debola-169-personnes-placees-sous-surveillance-dans-la-province-orientale/
