Authorities Investigate Possible Case of Ebola Death in Colombia: Citizen From Africa Died in Palmira and Another Remains Isolated in Cali
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Research is still ongoing to identify the places of displacement of those affected, who had travelled to Africa. One patient lost his life on 31 October and the other remains under medical care.
After malaria diagnosis in both citizens, the Ministry of Health and INS conduct laboratory tests to rule out other diseases due to their travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
People came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and one of them died, it was denied that the reason for death was Ebola-related.
Two Colombians from the Congo were diagnosed with malaria. Authorities conduct tests to rule out other diseases, including Ebola.
Bogotá, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Health Authorities of Colombia today activated surveillance protocols established to rule out major diseases, including Ebola, after two confirmed cases of malaria in people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The post They activate protocols in Colombia for cases of malaria imported from DRC first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
A 33-year-old Colombian died in Palmira, Valle, from malaria after returning from the Congo. Another remains isolated in Cali while casting out Ebola.
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