Egypt’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the nation remains completely free of Ebola and that the risk to citizens is low.
In light of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global health emergency due to reported Ebola cases in several countries, the ministry urged citizens to postpone travel to affected countries and regions—except in cases of extreme necessity—to ensure their safety.
Travel only when necessary
If travel is unavoidable, the ministry called for strict adherence to preventive guidelines issued by health authorities within those countries, alongside avoiding direct contact with suspected cases or handling bodily fluids.
It also noted that the Preventive Medicine and Public Health Sector has raised the level of preparedness in quarantine departments at all air, sea, and land ports of entry.
The ministry confirmed the intensification of health screening procedures for arrivals from affected countries and the monitoring of travelers for 21 days.
Signs and Symptoms
Travelers were instructed to immediately go to the nearest health facility or contact the ministry’s hotline if any symptoms appear.
These symptoms include a sudden high fever, severe general weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding.
Ebola is transmitted only through direct contact with the patient’s bodily fluids, such as blood, saliva, and secretions, and is not airborne.
Furthermore, the ministry warned that a patient is not contagious before symptoms appear.
The ministry confirmed that it is coordinating with the World Health Organization to monitor the epidemiological situation around the clock and to update procedures immediately based on developments.
