Ebola Preparedness in East Africa – Clinical Recognition, Prevention and Health System Readiness

This course examines Ebola Virus Disease preparedness in East Africa, focusing on clinical recognition, transmission prevention, and health system readiness. It covers the identification of suspected cases, common clinical manifestations, infection prevention and control, case reporting, isolation, contact tracing, and referral procedures. Participants will explore outbreak surveillance, emergency response coordination, risk communication, and strategies for protecting healthcare workers and communities. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to early detection, effective outbreak management, and strengthening health system capacity to respond to potential Ebola outbreaks.