The Cambodian government has advised the public to be cautious about Ebola, even though no cases have been reported in the country yet, as stated by the Ministry of Health. This caution follows the World Health Organisation’s declaration of an international health emergency due to Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that have resulted in over 80 deaths and spread to Uganda.
Cambodia has not identified any Ebola cases to date, but the Ministry of Health is actively monitoring the situation. The ministry has been sharing information and guidance with emergency response teams, healthcare workers, and the public through social media platforms. Additionally, Cambodia has put in place preventive measures and is ready to respond promptly if any suspected cases arise in the country.
Ebola is a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever that can lead to severe and often fatal illness in humans, with a death rate of 80 to 90 percent if not treated promptly. In the DRC, there have been approximately 350 suspected Ebola cases and 91 probable deaths during the current outbreak, according to Health Minister Roger Kamba.
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda as an international public health emergency. The virus has already spread beyond borders, with confirmed cases in Kampala, Uganda, following travel from the DRC. Neighboring countries like Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania have heightened surveillance and emergency preparedness measures to prevent further spread.
