In light of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) declaration of the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda as a global emergency, Pakistan has intensified screening measures at airports across the country, along with other precautionary steps.
According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Saturday, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal directed authorities to implement strict precautionary screening protocols at all airports to prevent the possible spread of the virus.
The ministry said the current Ebola outbreak remains confined to the African countries of Congo and Uganda, citing WHO reports that no cases had been detected outside Africa so far.
Travellers intending to visit African countries have been advised to review relevant travel and health guidelines before departure.