A New Outbreak Of Ebola In Uganda Has Put California Doctors On Alert

Nikki Attkisson | Last Updated : October 20, 2022

Cases of ebola have been reported in Uganda. The increase in this infectious disease has again put the medical system on high alert.

According to the statistics, many people traveled from Uganda to California. The government authorities of California have advised the doctors to be prepared for yet another outwork.

Attempts are being made to find and detect symptoms of ebola virus infection amongst all the people who undertook the travel to Uganda. 

The California Department of Public Health has considered travel to be the most important reason that will result in spreading ebola infection.

The Deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus is on the rise once again. It is expected in other neighboring countries. California is one of the most important states at a high risk of getting caught by the crutches of the Ebola virus. The medical department and the public health administration in California are on high alert in light of the recent developments. 

What Is The Actual Reason For The Alert? 

California had a previous history of ebola outbreaks. This situation became the worst Nightmare due to the passive attitude of the public health administration. The people did not realize that they were suffering from Ebola a decade ago.

A New Outbreak Of Ebola In Uganda Has Put California Doctors On Alert

Due to the lack of treatment opportunities for the patients, several fatalities and deaths were reported. The situation had completely gone beyond the comprehension of any individual or institution then. The administration of California does not want to step into the same situation again. 

That is why it is all on its toes to detect ebola cases in the country as soon as possible and separate them from the rest of the population. This mechanism is essential to prevent ebola from getting converted into an outbreak like Uganda in California.

The public health department of California is not prepared to handle another outbreak after covid-19. That is why all the medical departments and doctors have been put on high alert so that this situation remains under control. 

What is the government planning to do? 

The government is spreading awareness in the population concerning the symptoms of ebola infection. All those who report the symptoms should get themself tested for ebola as soon as possible. This is one of the essential measures that must be resorted to in every case. If people ignore the initial symptoms, they would not only be compromising their health but also putting other people’s lives at stake. 

The government is collaborating with research institutions to develop medication and patient treatment opportunities for the positive patients of ebola. The number of medical help facilities has also been doubled to accommodate all the positive cases so that effective treatment can be given. But the government is also trying to impose a travel ban for a short time so that a person does not carry any with him to California any ebola infection. 

A list of policy measures has been taken to deal with the following states that are already grappling with ebola infection for the time being. Only with the help of these collective steps can something concrete be determined over time. 

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Conclusion

The world is not ready for another pandemic. It has already suffered a lot. That is why in such a situation, it becomes crucial to understand that specific measures must be adopted and put into practice as soon as possible. This will bring a huge amount of importance in the long run. This is the possibility of getting the best on record so that preventive measures could be put into force.

References:

🔵WebMD (2005-2022) Ebola Virus Infection (Available Online):https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/ebola-fever-virus-infection

🔵National Library Of Medicine (n.d) Ebola Virus (Available Online):https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560579/


Nikki Attkisson

With over 15 years as a practicing journalist, Nikki Attkisson found herself at Powdersville Post now after working at several other publications. She is an award-winning journalist with an entrepreneurial spirit and worked as a journalist covering technology, innovation, environmental issues, politics, health etc. Nikki Attkisson has also worked on product development, content strategy, and editorial management for numerous media companies. She began her career at local news stations and worked as a reporter in national newspapers.

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