Health official cautions against false Ebola rumours

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

FRANCISTOWN: A senior health official has cautioned people in Botswana to stop spreading false reports that Ebola has invaded Botswana.

Speaking during Greater Francistown District Health Management Team (GFDHMT) meeting, held here on Friday, the team’s head of investigations and surveillance, Dr Ivan Kgetse pleaded with Batswana to refrain from spreading false information about the deadly Ebola as he said it could cause unnecessary panic among the people.

“People should refrain from spreading unconfirmed rumours about Ebola in the social media like Facebook and twitter.

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Health official cautions against false Ebola rumours

FRANCISTOWN: A senior health official has cautioned people in Botswana to stop spreading false reports that Ebola has invaded Botswana.