Baku: Ebola is not considered endemic to Azerbaijan, and the current risk of the disease spreading in the country is assessed as low, the Center for Control of Especially Dangerous Infections under the Ministry of Health stated in response to APA's inquiry.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the disease is mainly recorded in certain regions of the African continent and has a localized nature. The statement emphasized that, based on available international data, the likelihood of the epidemic spreading on a large scale to other regions is currently considered limited.

The virus is transmitted through close contact with animals, such as fruit bats and great apes, as well as with the blood and other biological fluids of an infected person. It is not spread through ordinary social contact, hence the real epidemiological threat to the population is assessed as low.

To prevent potential risks in Azerbaijan, epidemiological surveillance measures are being continuously implemented. Medical monitoring is organized for individuals arriving from high-risk countries or those who have been in contact with suspected cases. In cases of suspected infection, the Center for Control of Especially Dangerous Infections is equipped with necessary laboratory infrastructure and testing systems to conduct laboratory examinations.

At the current stage, there is no need for additional restrictions or special measures for the population. Citizens are advised to follow general hygiene rules during international travel and monitor information from official sources.

The Ministry of Health continuously monitors the situation in collaboration with international organizations and will promptly inform the public if necessary. Concerns have emerged in society over whether there is a risk of Ebola spreading in Azerbaijan, particularly after the virus spread in the African region, notably in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.