The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Islamabad clarified on Friday that there have been no suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reported in Pakistan.
"Pakistan is not facing the direct threat of Ebola cases," assured the NIH, adding that the news circulating on social media about the deadly virus' presence in the country was incorrect.
Keeping in view the situation in Uganda during the last month, NIH advised trade and travel organisations, including the Central Health Establishment (CHE) and Border Health Services, to remain vigilant and monitor passengers travelling from outbreak-affected countries.
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According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), EVD is "a rare and deadly disease in people and nonhuman primates".
The viruses that cause EVD are located mainly in sub-Saharan Africa.
EVD is transmitted through direct contact with an infected animal (bat or nonhuman primate) or a person infected with the Ebola virus.
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