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    Ghana denies Ebola case, says simulation drill was behind confusion

    By AT editor - 22 June 2022 at 5:02 pm

    Ghana denies Ebola case, says simulation drill was behind confusion

    Ghana’s health service is denying reports that a new case of Ebola has been confirmed in the town of Tamale.

    “You have from the horse’s own mouth,” said Fatimatu Abubaker at a Wednesday press briefing. “We have no reported case of Ebola in Ghana. Please spread the word.”

    Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, director general of Ghana Health Service, explained that confusion about the reported case arose from a simulation drill that was being held in the town. The preparedness and response drill was similar to those held for Lassa fever and yellow fever outbreaks, as examples.

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    https://africatimes.com/2022/06/22/g...ind-confusion/

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    Ebola outbreak in Northern Region false — Regional Disease Control Officer

    By Ezekiel Abdul Aziz
    5 HOURS AGO

    Northern Regional Disease Control Officer, Mr. Fuseini Mahama has debunked media reports of the outbreak of Ebola virus in the region.

    According to him, it was a simulation exercise and not real outbreak as widely reported by some media outlets.

    He urged the general public to remain calm as there is no case of Ebola virus recorded in the region.

    Mid-day today, news went viral about a case of Ebola virus recorded in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region.
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    https://www.modernghana.com/news/116...-regional.html

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    Ghana: Ebola outbreak simulation exercise in Tamale

    Date: Jun - 22 - 2022 , 13:19BY: Graphic.com.ghCategory: General News

    A simulation exercise on how to handle an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease has been undertaken in Tamale in the Northern Region.

    The Ghana News Agency had earlier reported that the Public Health Emergency Response Team had been deployed to contain the situation.

    But in a later clarification, the GNA reported that the Northern Regional Disease Control Officer, Fuseini Mahama had explained that it was a simulation exercise and not a real outbreak as earlier captured by the GNA.

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    https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/gene...rn-region.html
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