A joint delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) conducted a supervisory visit to the Quarantine Sector in White Nile State, including the Joda border crossing, as part of efforts to strengthen public health preparedness.
The visit aimed to assess the readiness of entry points and border crossings to respond to potential Ebola outbreaks and other cross-border infectious diseases. The delegation reviewed quarantine procedures, early surveillance, reporting and response mechanisms, infrastructure, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and staffing capacity.
The team also assessed Joda Hospital, the proposed isolation center, and health facilities at the border crossing, focusing on isolation readiness, protocols for handling suspected cases, diagnostic capabilities, referral systems, and the availability of medicines and essential supplies.
The delegation held a coordination meeting with the UNHCR office at the crossing to discuss cooperation mechanisms, emergency plans, the role of partners in supporting quarantine services, and priority gaps and needs. The visit concluded with technical recommendations to strengthen performance and enhance preparedness at the border crossing and among health personnel.
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