World Health Organization has warned on Thursday that Ebola virus might spread to Pakistan sooner or later.
Speaking to British media, WHO Representative in Pakistan Dr Michel Thieren said that since Ebola virus is spreading faster across the world, Pakistan is also at a high risk of it. He suggested Pakistan government to take speedy precautionary measures and steps against the deadly disease.
According to Dr Michel, international passengers can carry the virus anywhere they travel. Dr Michel stated that no measures at the airport can be taken to prevent the virus from spreading in the country; enhanced screening can be introduced though.
According to the details, a high level meeting to discuss how to deal with the deadly Ebola virus took place in Islamabad. The meeting approved creation of ‘Ebola counters’ at the airports, temporary clinics and special wards in the hospitals.
It was also decided that the Pakistan army personnel arriving from the peace keeping mission will be monitored for twenty one days. The provincial governments have also been directed to arrange screening and monitoring of passengers coming from African countries.
World Health Organization’s (WHO) Dr Michel has already termed Ebola virus a big threat and recommended training of medical staff. As per WHO, there are no Ebola affected patients in Pakistan right now, however, if even a single affected patient entered in country without screening can cause the outbreak.
