Ebola case claim denied as Thailand steps up checks
Anais Legand of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme said the fatality rate among confirmed cases was estimated at between 30% and 50%, although the data remains preliminary and requires further investigation.
She said early care could help reduce fatality rates, while the WHO is working to improve testing capacity. The number of suspected cases may rise as surveillance improves, but this would also indicate that monitoring systems are detecting more possible infections.
Thailand maintains traveller surveillance
Ploythalay said the government had instructed the Department of Disease Control under the Ministry of Public Health to closely and continuously monitor travellers from areas affected by Ebola virus disease.
The monitored countries include:
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Uganda
Between May 21 and 25, Thai authorities monitored 53 travellers entering the country from affected areas. None met the criteria for disease investigation.
The government said disease surveillance remains in place and urged people to follow updates from official sources rather than forwarding unverified online claims.
Officials stressed that the public should stay informed but avoid unnecessary alarm, as Thailand has not detected an Ebola case in the country.
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