Risk of Ebola arriving in Fiji through peacekeepers is low - WHO

The World Health Organisation said the risk of Ebola arriving in Fiji via peacekeepers returning from Liberia is very low.

The WHO’s Dr Eric Nilles said the Ministry's plans are well considered and follow standard recommendations for low risk individuals coming from a country with widespread transmission like Liberia.

He said unless they are in direct contact with an Ebola patient, or somebody who died of suspected Ebola or have some other high risk factor, then self-monitoring body temperature for three weeks is the policy.

Last week the Ministry of Health said the 27 officers will not be quarantined and will monitor themselves for signs of Ebola for three weeks when they come home at the end of the month.