DAR ES SALAAM, June 20 — Tanzanian health authorities on Thursday confirmed that the country remains free of Ebola cases and is stepping up surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent potential cross-border transmission as outbreaks persist in parts of East and Central Africa.
Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa stated that as of June 18, no Ebola case had been reported in the country and the public health situation was stable. “I would like to assure citizens that our country remains free of Ebola cases. The government is fully prepared to prevent, detect and contain any threat that may endanger the health of Tanzanians,” Mchengerwa told a news conference in the capital, Dodoma. According to the minister, authorities have intensified screening and surveillance at border posts, airports and seaports, while issuing updated guidelines to healthcare workers and the public.
Mchengerwa noted that since the Ebola threat was declared, 64 alerts have been investigated across 21 regions. Of these, 11 suspected cases met the criteria for further assessment, and all samples tested negative. He added that the government continues to implement comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of citizens and frontline health workers, and that authorities will maintain close monitoring and provide timely updates.
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