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| Monday, 24 September 2012 20:22 |
 Zimbabweans are at risk of contracting the deadly Ebola virus which has been reported in the DRC as the country does not have enough trained health personnel to control ports of entry.The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Gerald Gwinji said although government is on high alert and surveillance systems have been activated, the shortage of port health technicians at the country’s border posts is compromising the whole situation. Dr Gwinji said only 19 port health technicians and 6 environmental health officers are manning the country’s entry points, a figure which is way below the required number of over 50. The Zimbabwe women’s soccer team, the Mighty Warriors, have a date with the DRC women soccer team this weekend and observers have urged responsible authorities to ensure that all the necessary steps to screen the visitors are conducted. http://www.zbc.co.zw/news-categories/health/23701-ebola-scare-in-zim.html |
