Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson today led a delegation to Cuba, as he seeks support for the Government’s Ebola Preparedness and Response efforts.
The delegation, which includes military personnel and health professionals, along with Opposition member Ruddy Spencer, is expected to be in Cuba until Sunday.
Dr. Ferguson says the objective is to see how best he can bolster the country’s Ebola preparedness and response capacity and manage the possible introduction of the virus into the island.
He says the visit will also allow for the team to explore training methodologies and review the structure of isolation facilities for Ebola preparedness.
The Health Minister says Jamaica has sought Cuba’s assistance, given that country’s demonstrated capacity and capability to fight Ebola.
He says Cuba will be asked to provide training to health care and other workers for Ebola preparedness.
The Cubans will also be asked to provide Jamaica with additional Personal Protective Equipment, in the event of an Ebola outbreak.
Dr. Ferguson says he’ll also ask about the possibility of Cuba providing doctors and nurses in the event of an Ebola outbreak in Jamaica.
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