Busia:The Director of Public Health for Busia County, Joseph Oprong, has clarified that there are no confirmed cases of Ebola in the county, countering recent rumors.
According to Kenya News Agency, Oprong addressed the media from his office, acknowledging that a suspected Ebola case was reported at Busia County Referral Hospital last Wednesday. However, tests conducted on the patient returned negative results for the virus.
Oprong noted that since the Ebola outbreak, the county has tested 12 suspected cases, all yielding negative results. He emphasized that the latest suspected case was swiftly handled by a rapid response team, with the patient isolated at the hospital and tested, producing negative results within six hours.
He reassured the public that there is no need for alarm and urged residents to remain calm. The health sector has implemented measures to screen all travelers from Uganda and Congo. Additionally, community health promoters are working to educate residents on preventive practices, such as handwashing with running water and avoiding handshakes.
