Rwanda ready to respond to potential Ebola outbreak

KIGALI, June 7– Rwanda has put in place preventive, surveillance, and treatment measures to respond to any potential Ebola outbreak in the country while safeguarding public health and economic activity, a senior government official said. Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva made the remarks on Saturday while briefing reporters in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. “We are confident that we are equipped to protect the lives of our citizens without disrupting socioeconomic activities,” he said, urging residents to remain vigilant, ensure hygiene, and report suspected cases.