South Sudan to simulate Bundibugyo Ebola case in three cities
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Radio Tamazuj
South Sudanese health authorities will hold an exercise from 19 to 23 October simulating a suspected case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in Juba, Yei and Yambio. The operation will test the detection, isolation and treatment of a fictional patient and does not mean an outbreak has been declared, according to the health ministry cited by Radio Tamazuj.
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health is organising a large-scale simulation exercise from 19 to 23 October to test the country’s response to a possible case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. The exercise is taking place in Juba, Yei and Yambio, according to the ministry, cited by Radio Tamazuj.
Teams will simulate the detection of a suspected case and test the coordination of responses, including surveillance, infection prevention, patient transport and isolation. The acting health minister said the exercise was intended to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent and detect health emergencies and respond to them. The simulation follows an assessment of South Sudan’s preparedness for the Bundibugyo virus, published on 1 October.
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