The Coalition of African National Medical Associations commends the efforts undertaken by regional governments in responding to the recent Ebola outbreak and acknowledges the dedication of healthcare workers and public health authorities on the frontlines.
CANMA calls upon governments in the affected regions, together with the African Union, the World Health Organization, and international partners, to strengthen coordinated action to contain and curb the outbreak through the urgent deployment of all necessa ry resources and public health measures, including effective case identification, contact tracing, border surveillance, community awareness, and the protection and empowerment of healthcare workers.
We urge all healthcare providers on the frontline to remain vigilant and maintain a high index of suspicion while observing all necessary public health precautionary measures. Collective, timely, and well-coordinated interventions remain critical to safeguarding lives and preventing further spread of the disease.
Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa
President, Coalition of African National Medical Associations