Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population Announce The United Nations Secretary-General confirmed on Sunday, May 24, that the country remains free of Ebola cases, stressing that the current risk to citizens remains low despite growing global concern about the virus.
Ebola is an acute viral disease that can cause fever, internal bleeding, and organ failure. According to According to the World Health Organization, previous outbreaks have had fatality rates ranging from 25 to 90 percent depending on the outbreak and access to treatment.
In a statementThe Ministry said that it is closely following international epidemiological developments after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after cases of Ebola infection appeared in several countries.
Ministry urge Citizens should postpone non-essential travel to countries and regions affected by Ebola to ensure their safety. For those who must travel, authorities have advised to strictly adhere to preventive measures issued by local health authorities and avoid direct contact with suspected cases or bodily fluids.
Statement also He stressed that Egypt has raised levels of preparedness at all air, sea and land ports of entry. According to the ministry, quarantine departments have intensified health screening procedures for those arriving from affected countries, while monitoring travelers for 21 days.
Citizens experiencing symptoms such as sudden high temperature, severe weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding were advised to seek medical attention immediately or call the ministry’s hotline at 105.
The Ministry explained that the Ebola virus only spreads through direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids, including blood, saliva, and other secretions. She stressed that the virus is not transmitted through the air and that infected people do not transmit the infection before symptoms appear.
Ministry of Health He added It continues to coordinate with the World Health Organization to monitor developments and update preventive measures as needed, while urging the public not to circulate rumors or rely on unofficial sources of information.
The virus was first It has been identified in 1976 and outbreaks have occurred periodically since then in parts of Africa, prompting international health surveillance and travel precautions.