IPNEWS: Amidst the outbreak of the Mpox virus in the region, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia has heightened surveillance at points of entry around the country.
The Director-General, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan led a technical team yesterday, August 21, 2024, at the Robert International Airport in Margibi County, and today, August 22, 2024, at the Free Port of Monrovia respectively.
The declaration of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) as a public health emergency in various parts of the world has heightened the need for robust prevention and control measures, especially at Points of Entry (PoEs) in Liberia.
PoEs, including airports, seaports, and ground crossings, are critical locations for mitigating the spread of Mpox among travelers and populations in transit.
This generates the strategy to enhance Mpox prevention and control at PoEs, considering the Implementation of health screening procedures for incoming travelers from high-risk counties including temperature checks, health declarations, and visual inspections for Mpox symptoms (e.g., rash, and fever).
The NPHIL Director-General and team had a high-level meeting with the management of the Robert International Airport and the National Port Authority and toured the Port Health offices.
Dr. Nyan met with the Port Health Staff and commended them for their commitment and dedication to serving humanity.
