The
Programme Manager for National Disease Control at the Ministry of Health and
Social Welfare has called on the regional Rapid Response Team (RRT) to be
vigilant and proactive in strengthening public awareness on Ebola and other
public health diseases.
Sana
Sambou was speaking at the end of a three-day capacity building exercise for
the North Bank West Regional Rapid Response Team on Ebola and other public
health emergencies, held in Essau in the North Bank Region.
He
noted that RRT should promote networking and communication, as it enhances
information-sharing.
Sambou
used the moment to call on the regional team and health facilities to ensure
proper management of supplies and equipment to enhance effective service
delivery.
He
said RRT should be mindful of risk and safety management during public health
emergencies, adding that it would enhance service delivery.
Sutayring
Drammeh, Regional Health Director for North Bank West Health Region, thanked
the WHO for complementing the government efforts in strengthening the health
surveillance system.
He
said the establishment of a point of entry at Amdalali border post has
contributed to strengthening health services, and enhances socio-economic
development.
Momodou
BK Ceesay, Regional Disaster Management Coordinator, delivered the vote of
thanks. He said the training activity would contribute to reducing
vulnerability and hazards.
He
called on stakeholders to promote partnership and networking in accelerating
the national response.
The
training course centred on introduction to the comprehensive and integrated
Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) concept, coordination mechanism for EVD preparedness and responsive
activities, the basic facts, biology,current outbreak, social economic impacts
and strategies to stop transmission.
It
also covered epidemiological surveillance, case investigation and contact
tracing among others, infection prevention and control measures using standard
operating procedure, waste management and disposal, safe and dignified burial,
logistics and safety.
