Cabinet Secretary holds review meeting on Ebola Virus Disease
"He was briefed on the scale of the EVD and steps taken by the different Ministries towards prevention and surveillance of the suspected cases," read a government statement.
He has directed for creation of a portal for systematic, easy and effective information sharing between the different Ministries on the passengers travelling to India from the different affected countries which will enable more effective surveillance and tracking of the suspected cases.
"The Health Ministry will train the immigration officers at the identified airports on how to deal with the passengers travelling from the affected countries. It was also decided in the meeting to sensitise the cabin crew of different airlines towards the nature of the EVD to enable them to understand the issue and deal more effectively with the passengers. Health Ministry will create awareness among the common public through awareness generating advertisements and the electronic media," read the statement.
Chief Secretaries of all the State Governments have been requested to track and monitor passengers from the affected countries. They have also been requested to strengthen the existing isolation facilities.
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The World Health Organization has reported 1848 cases including 1013 death due to Ebola Virus Disease till Saturday.
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