Doctors from AS Industriel 3 and HJ Hospital have participated in a briefing session on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to strengthen disease preparedness and response in the Limete Health Zone of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
The session focused on general knowledge of Ebola, case definitions, infection prevention and control (IPC), as well as procedures for reporting and responding to suspected cases.
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The training was facilitated by the ACoDD team, led by Dr Christopher Kaniki and Rachel Bulakitadi, to strengthen healthcare providers’ capacity for early detection, infection prevention and rapid response to Ebola outbreaks.
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The initiative is aimed at improving the preparedness of healthcare facilities to identify suspected cases promptly, implement appropriate preventive measures and strengthen response mechanisms.
The organisers emphasised the importance of knowledge and preparedness in protecting healthcare workers, patients and communities against the spread of infectious diseases.