Council of Ministers Hears Report on Precautions for Warding off Coronavirus

Khartoum, (SUNA)-The Council of Ministers, in its regular meeting Tuesday which was chaired by the Prime Minister Dr Abdallah Hamdouk, heard report on precautionary and preventive measures for warding off coronavirus epidemic.

Federal Health Minister Dr Akram Al- Tom said in press statements after the meeting that Sudan has takem measures similar to measures being taken by numerous other countries, stressing the government resolve to to make use of the existing experiments of combating the epidemic to prevent the Sudanese citizens inside and outside the country from infection with the coronavirus disease

Dr Al- Tom revealed that a number of committees have been formed to combat this epidemic , pointing out these committees are continuing in their works.

The Federal Health Minister announced that he would holda press conference today evening to shed light on the latest preparations and decisions concerning fighting the coronavirus.

He commended the health sector’s concerted efforts and supported provided by numerous state organs in support of the Sudanese health cadres as well as efforts and considerable support provided by the private sector to ward off the epidemic.