MoH presents protective gear to educational institutions
The Ministry of Health (MoH), as part of national intervention measures to prevent the entry of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), has presented personal protective equipment to the public and private universities and colleges of education nationwide.
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Presenting the equipment to representatives of the various categories of tertiary institutions in Accra last Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Dr Kweku Agyemang–Mensah, said the equipment were not meant for screening but for further checks on suspected Ebola persons.
Equipment
The equipment included 500 pieces of overalls, 600 pieces of disposable masks, 50 pieces of disposable aprons and 630 surgical gloves.
The others were 500 pieces of goggles, 50 pieces of yellow gowns and 432 pieces of face shields.
According to the ministrer, the government, in collaboration with its stakeholders, would not relent on its efforts to make sure that Ghana remains Ebola-free.
Dr Agyemang–Mensah said the surveillance system was still on red alert to pick any case of Ebola for proper management.
Imbibe preventive measures
In a remark, the Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, reiterated the need for citizens to imbibe preventive measures advised by health experts because the disease had no cure - vaccine.
Preventive measures, according to health experts, included avoiding direct contact with the body fluids of infected people and wildlife.
Others include proper washing of hands with soap under running water, cooking meat at boiling point before consumption.
She said intensive public education aimed at emphasising the preventive measures was very crucial.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the education sector was one of the vulnerable groups to an Ebola outbreak and its spread and, therefore, the sector needed to be secured by equipping it with needed tools for prevention, picking and managing suspected cases.
She pointed out that schools had many people congregating at particular times and could therefore be an avenue for the spread of the disease in unforeseen circumstances.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang expressed concern over students, particularly those coming from abroad and affected countries in the sub-region.
She advised the various tertiary institutions to be vigilant and monitor such students while screening them for the Ebola.THE Ministry of Health (MoH), as part of national intervention measures to prevent the entry of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), has presented personal protective equipment to the public and private universities and colleges of education nationwide.
Presenting the equipment to representatives of the various categories of tertiary institutions in Accra last Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Dr Kweku Agyemang–Mensah, said the equipment were not meant for screening but for further checks on suspected Ebola persons.
Equipment
The equipment included 500 pieces of overalls, 600 pieces of disposable masks, 50 pieces of disposable aprons and 630 surgical gloves.
The others were 500 pieces of goggles, 50 pieces of yellow gowns and 432 pieces of face shields.
According to the ministrer, the government, in collaboration with its stakeholders, would not relent on its efforts to make sure that Ghana remains Ebola-free.
Dr Agyemang–Mensah said the surveillance system was still on red alert to pick any case of Ebola for proper management.
Imbibe preventive measures
In a remark, the Minister of Education, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, reiterated the need for citizens to imbibe preventive measures advised by health experts because the disease had no cure - vaccine.
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Preventive measures, according to health experts, included avoiding direct contact with the body fluids of infected people and wildlife.
Others include proper washing of hands with soap under running water, cooking meat at boiling point before consumption.
She said intensive public education aimed at emphasising the preventive measures was very crucial.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the education sector was one of the vulnerable groups to an Ebola outbreak and its spread and, therefore, the sector needed to be secured by equipping it with needed tools for prevention, picking and managing suspected cases.
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She pointed out that schools had many people congregating at particular times and could therefore be an avenue for the spread of the disease in unforeseen circumstances.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang expressed concern over students, particularly those coming from abroad and affected countries in the sub-region.
She advised the various tertiary institutions to be vigilant and monitor such students while screening them for the Ebola.
Writer’s email Doreen.andoh@graphic.com.gh