The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has said it is coordinating with Member States on their surveillance capacity concerning the deadly coronavirus.
In a statement, the organisation said has also implemented a regional laboratory network for access to rapid biological diagnostic facilities by Member States, and has a standby Regional Rapid Response Team to support countries if required.
The measures follow the outbreak of the virus in China; which has now spread to the Asian country’s neighbouring countries and other countries like the US.
150 people have died after acquire the virus which affects the respiratory system, causing, among others, fever and breathing problems.
Advising citizens of member states, WAHO said “When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with tissue or hand, and throw away the tissue immediately and wash your hands thoroughly.”
“If you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical care immediately and inform your health care provider of all your recent travel history.”
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry insists adequate measures has been taken by the government to deal with the virus in event of an outbreak.
Adequate measures have also been taken to screen arrivals at the Kotoka International Airport, government says.
Read WAHO’s statement below
Latest Stories
-
Election 2024: Bawumia dares Mahama to two-man debate
1 min -
Bawumia is a man of integrity and discipline unlike Mahama – Miracles Aboagye
6 mins -
Ejisu by-election: NDC is sponsoring Aduomi; don’t vote for him – Bawumia to NPP supporters
10 mins -
Freedom of speech must engender development
13 mins -
Ghana Hajj Board announces flight schedules for 2024 pilgrimage
19 mins -
T-bills: Interest rates increased for first time since January 1; government fails to meet target
2 hours -
Ghana retains 10th position with lowest fuel price in Africa
2 hours -
Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?
5 hours -
Hindsight: Dreams fairytale run proved one thing; it is possible
6 hours -
God makes rulers, not you; you can’t choose your successor – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
7 hours -
Contributors own SSNIT, they must decide who becomes its Director-General – Austin Gamey
8 hours -
Move away from theory-based learning towards practical learning approaches – AUCC President to students
8 hours -
Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest
9 hours -
Villas-Boas elected Porto president
9 hours -
Situation on frontline has worsened, Ukraine army chief says
9 hours