UAE Authority Busts 5 Myths On Ebola Warns Public Against Misinformation

Amid an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a few other countries, the UAE health ministry has issued an advisory to residents, warning against misinformation on the disease.

Authorities in the UAE - namely the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) - have reassured the public that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable.

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Residents have been advised not to travel to three Ebola-hit countries, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan except when necessary.

MoHAP on Tuesday shared a list of myths and facts about Ebola, aiming to tackle misinformation among the public.

Fact: Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials.

Fact: Since infection requires direct contact with bodily fluids of an infected person, the risk to travellers is actually very low.

Fact: Infected individuals are not generally considered contagious before symptoms begin.

Fact: No Ebola outbreak has ever been classified as a pandemic before.

Fact: The UAE continues to maintain surveillance, preparedness, airport readiness, healthcare preparedness, and precautionary monitoring measures.

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The UAE has confirmed that it is fully prepared with surveillance and response teams to deal with any emerging health developments.

The public has been urged not to get information from untrustworthy sources, and to only rely on official sources for updates on the situation. MoHAP said that misinformation can especially spread quickly during public health events such as this one.

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