When a disease outbreak occurs, responding swiftly and effectively is critical to protect public health and minimize the spread of disease. The following steps outline a systematic approach to investigating an outbreak, from confirming its existence to communicating findings for future preparedness. Each step is designed to ensure that the outbreak is thoroughly understood, controlled, and appropriately managed in coordination with national authorities, local communities, and other relevant stakeholders. By following these steps, public health responders can make informed decisions and take action to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission.
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This online resource, specially crafted for complex emergencies and limited resource settings, offers epidemiologists and field investigators a wide range of up-to-date, comprehensive tools for investigating outbreaks of infectious and non infectious diseases and hazards. It serves as a valuable asset in addressing public health challenges in challenging environments.
In the African region, previous outbreaks and sporadic cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda.
The Hon. Minister also urged the communities to practice good and safe behaviors, such as avoiding close contact with an infected person, using personal protective equipment when caring for patients, not sharing bedding, clothing, towels, or utensils with sick people, practicing hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, isolate infected patients, avoid contact with wild animals and cook all food containing fresh animal meat before eating.
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