Venezuela boosts airport health checks amid global Ebola alert

Venezuela has activated a reinforced epidemiological surveillance plan across its ports and airports, heightening sanitary controls in response to a global alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The WHO's warning concerns the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a crisis that has tragically claimed the lives of at least 177 people. In light of this serious threat, Venezuela's Ministry of Health is actively updating national protocols and its preparedness and response plan to ensure compliance with international standards.

"Following the WHO's delicate warning about the risk of virus transmission, the Venezuelan state, through the Ministry of Popular Power for Health, maintains strengthened epidemiological surveillance in the country's ports and airports, while updating protocols and the National Plan for Preparation and Response in accordance with international guidelines," the government stated in a release.

The Ministry also issued recommendations for the public, advising individuals to avoid contact with those exhibiting symptoms, practice frequent hand washing, and seek immediate medical attention if they develop fever or general malaise. Authorities have pledged to provide timely updates on the evolving epidemiological situation.

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Following the WHO's delicate warning about the risk of virus transmission, the Venezuelan state, through the Ministry of Popular Power for Health, maintains strengthened epidemiological surveillance in the country's ports and airports, while updating protocols and the National Plan for Preparation and Response in accordance with international guidelines.