Gash-Barka region: Seminars being conducted as regards communicable diseases

Seminars are being conducted in different areas of Gash-Barka region with a view to raising community awareness as regards communicable diseases in general and diseases that  affect people at the  regional and international level  in particular.

Barentu, 28 August 2014 – Seminars are being conducted in different areas of Gash-Barka region with a view to raising community awareness as regards communicable diseases in general and diseases that  affect people at the  regional and international level  in particular.

Speaking at a seminar conducted in Barentu town to this end, Mr. Gergis Beyene, head of medical service at the Health Ministry’s branch in the region, stated that the dire consequences of the communicable diseases, and called on communities to heed the instructions and consultations given by the Health Ministry  regarding the diseases. He also explained that endeavors are being exerted so as to promote higher community awareness pertaining to communicable diseases in general.

Mr. Gergis further pointed out that as there exist no sign of the Ebola disease, and underlined the need to mount awareness campaign as regards prevention of the disease.

Dr. Leul Banteyirga, Head of the Health Ministry’s branch in the region, noted the significance of community awareness for the prevention of communicable diseases. He also stated that large-scale seminars are being conducted in the remaining areas of the region.