Ministry of Communications on high alert over Ebola outbreak

The Ministry of Communications says it has nothing to hide in the event of an outbreak of the Ebola viral disease in the country. 

It says it is on high alert to inform the public if any case is confirmed. 

The Sector Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah said this in Accra at a meeting with Executives of the Ghana Journalist Association and Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association. 

He said the Ministry is stepping up efforts to educate the public on precautions they should take to avoid a spread should the disease break out. 

This he noted is being done by sustained public education. 

The GJA President, Roland Affail Monney, challenged the media to churn out factual news but not to rush and spread falsehood in an attempt to be the first to break the news. 

GBC