EBOLA Update 10th June, 2014 • A total of 114 cases have been tested with 43 confirmed cases of Ebola and 16 deaths. All deaths are confirmed cases from Kailahun District; two (2) of which traveled from Kailahun to Kambia district. These patients have being isolated and contacts are being traced. Interventions • The outreach medical team is still in the field searching for more cases • Sensitization of the communities including the traditional healers is still on going. • Ebola Physician Specialist from WHO Headquarters now in Kenema to support case management at the treatment Center • A meeting with SLANGO (Sierra Leone Association of Non-governmental Organizations) which includes faith based organizations and non-health international NGO members was concluded today. The Minister was able to get commitment from these organizations to support the fight against the spread of the disease.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:53:47 +0000
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