Nearly 1,000 people died from Ebola, 3 response scenarios of Vietnam

There have been 932 deaths out of a total of 1,711 cases of Ebola virus infection (accounting for nearly 55%). The World Health Organization held an urgent meeting for 2 days, considering declaring a global emergency. On August 7, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health issued an action plan, developing 3 scenarios to respond to this dangerous epidemic.

On August 7, the Department of Preventive Medicine (Ministry of Health) received notification from the World Health Organization (WHO) about the new case of Ebola virus disease.

Doctors Without Borders team brings food to patients quarantined in a treatment area in Sierra Leone - (Photo: Reuters)

Accordingly, new cases and deaths continued to be reported in 4 countries (Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone). From August 2-4, 2014, 108 new cases were recorded, including 45 deaths, including in Guinea (10 cases, 5 deaths), Liberia (48 cases, 27 deaths), Nigeria (5 cases, 0 deaths), Sierra Leone (45 cases, 13 deaths).

As of August 4, the world has recorded 1,711 cases of Ebola virus infection, including 932 deaths in 4 West African countries: Guinea (495 cases/363 deaths), Liberia (516 cases/282 deaths), Nigeria (9 cases, 1 death), and Sierra Leone (691 cases, 286 deaths).

In particular, more than 100 medical staff have been infected with the Ebola virus.

Faced with the complicated developments of the Ebola epidemic in countries in the West African region, to proactively prevent and control the epidemic and prevent the virus from entering Vietnam, on August 7, the Ministry of Health issued a Decision on the Action Plan for the prevention and control of the Ebola epidemic in Vietnam.

According to this plan, there are 3 scenarios. Specifically, scenario 1 is when no cases have been recorded, the goal is to detect cases early in Vietnam to handle thoroughly, avoiding spreading to medical staff and the community.

In case of imported cases, it is necessary to isolate and thoroughly handle the outbreak, actively treat it to minimize deaths and spread to the community.

Scenario 3 is when the epidemic spreads in the community. At this time, it is necessary to respond quickly, isolate, promptly and thoroughly handle the outbreak, and actively treat to minimize deaths and reduce spread to the community.

According to Vietnam.net