The current outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus hailed as the most
severe to be recorded in history. With a suspected 1603 cases and
887 deaths reported by the World Health Organisation, this
epidemic is a matter that be regarded with the highest level of importance.
The DA wishes to question the MEC on whether our province is
ready, should this epidemic reach our borders with Mozambique
and Swaziland
Neighbouring provinces are currently putting steps in place at
their airports to ensure that this virus does not spread into South Africa
The following are points of order that the DA feels the MEC should
ensure are in place at all our points of entry:-
1.
Screening mechanisms that will
assist the health care personnel to correctly identify the virus.
2.
A demarcated area for
assessments and, if necessary, quarantine as well as adequate equipment and
vehicles to transport patients
to the nearest hospital as per
the protocol for EVD.
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