No Ebola in Tanzania, says Minister
Health Minister, Ms Ummy Mwalimu briefs journalists on Ebola and preparedness by the Government noting that since the disease erupted in DRC recently the government has moved in and made arrangements to deal with the disease in case it erups in the country. PHOTO | SAID KHAMIS
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Speaking to reporters, the Health minister Ms Ummy Mwalimu said that her office continues working closely with the World Health Organization in monitoring and ensuring the disease doesn't enter the country.
Dar es Salaam. There is no reported Ebola case in Tanzania, the ministry of Health said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, the Health minister Ms Ummy Mwalimu said that her office continues working closely with the World Health Organization in monitoring and ensuring the disease doesn't enter the country.
The ministry has ordered the regional commissioners and regional medical officers to continue monitoring their respective regions to ensure all people who are entering the country are screened.
Recent reports availed by WHO indicated that a number of people who are affected by Ebola in DRC has increased to 43 people and at least 4 people have reported dead.
