Written By: Shraddha Rupavate | Published : October 20, 2014 1:03 PM IST
Regardless of the measured statistical risk of India to encounter an Ebola case in the next few months, the Indian government has maintained that there is no cause to panic and that the nation is prepared to tackle Ebola.
Ebola precautionary measures are being strengthened in every possible way. Knowing that even a small mistake or negligence can lead to Ebola infection, the government is stressing the importance of training more and more staff to handle emergencies. On Sunday, the central government initiated a three-day training programme for Ebola health workers and caregivers New Delhi, as a part of emergency preparedness.
The training programme was attended by health experts that are most likely to acquire Ebola infection from possibly infected passengers travelling from Ebola hit nations. These include microbiologists, epidemiologists and nursing staff from different health facilities that are set up at international airports. (Read more about 10 reasons that make the Ebola virus deadly for humans)
According to one of the senior health ministry official, the experts are being trained about handling protective gear and precautionary measures to be taken to avoid possible contact with body fluids of suspected patients. (What is the Ebola virus disease survival rate?)
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