Although there have been no reported cases of Ebola here, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is preparing for such an eventuality and the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) has heightened its surveillance of ports of entry in Berbice.
CEO of the BRHA, Dr. Vishwa Mahadeo during a press conference held recently told journalists that the health authority is cognizant of the vital role it plays in monitoring the ports of entry in Berbice for Ebola-infected persons, and has not taken this responsibility lightly. He explained that presently, trained Port Health Officers are working at backtrack routes and the Moleson Creek Ferry Terminal on the Corentyne,
