Xinhua
01 Jun 2026, 23:45 GMT+10
HARARE, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe has established three isolation centers for Ebola virus disease amid heightened national vigilance, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora said on Monday.
Addressing a press conference in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, Mombeshora said the isolation facilities have been designated in Harare, the second-largest city of Bulawayo, and Chirundu on the border with Zambia.
Transportation has been arranged and personal protective equipment prepositioned while emergency coordination mechanisms remain active, the minister said.
Mombeshora noted that although Zimbabwe has not reported any case of the viral disease, the country remains on high alert and has activated its preparedness measures and incident management systems under a comprehensive operational response plan.
"Surveillance systems are fully functional. Screening has been intensified at all ports of entry, and health workers are receiving ongoing training in detection, infection prevention, and case management," Mombeshora said.
He added that the Zimbabwean government will intensify public awareness campaigns on the disease, urging citizens to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms.
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