Guinea

Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Guinea *UPDATE*

Thursday, 22nd May 2014

The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Guinea continues to improve. No new alerts or cases have been reported from 5 out of the 6 affected areas in the region.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Guinea has reported a cumulative total of 253 clinical cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD), including 176 deaths. However, local Correspondents (Eltvedt & O'Sullivan) have also advised that generally the situation appears to be stabilising throughout the region.

Members are advised to monitor the WHO regional website for further developments: WHO Regional Office For Africa. For further information on individual ports, Members should contact the Club's local Correspondent or port agency.

Monday, 14 April 2014

Most victims of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been reported in the South East region of Guinea. Local health authorities have also reported suspected cases in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Mali.

Based on the information currently available, the World Health Organisation (WHO) does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions should be applied to Guinea, Liberia, Mali or Sierra Leone. However, the Club's local correspondent Eltvedt & O'Sullivan have suggested that all crew members maintain highest level of security throughout their stay in the region. Additionally, the correspondents recommend conducting a thorough stowaway search prior to the vessel's departure.

Members are advised to monitor the WHO regional website for further developments: WHO Regional Office For Africa. For further information on individual ports, Members should contact the Club's local correspondent or port agency.

Tuesday, 1st April 2014

On 27 March the Ministry of Health of Guinea (MOHG) confirmed 4 cases and 1 death from Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the capital of Conakry. Rapid response teams are carrying out further investigations and as of 30 March, the total number of cases in the on-going EVD outbreak in Guinea has increased to 112, including 70 deaths. Most cases have been reported in the South East districts of Guekedou, Macenta, and Kissidougou.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has alerted countries bordering Guinea to the outbreak and to heighten surveillance for symptoms of EVD. Both Sierra Leone and Liberia have reported suspected cases and deaths consistent with EVD. However, both have revised down the number of suspected cases reported previously. The national authorities of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia have now activated their national emergency committees and the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has also deployed experts to support the MOHG.

Whilst the WHO does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to Guinea, Liberia or Sierra Leone, (based on the current information available), Members are advised to monitor the WHO regional website for further developments. WHO Regional Office For Africa.

For further information on individual ports, Members should contact the Club's local Correspondent or port Agency.