Preparedness Level of Health Facilities against the Ebola Virus Disease in Côte d’Ivoire

In response to the threat of the Ebola Virus Disease in West Africa since March 2014, Côte d’Ivoire has developed some strategies to strengthen the capacities of the health system. The National Institute of Public Health conducted a survey of health facilities with the objectives to assess their level of preparedness against the threat of the Ebola virus disease. Methods A cross-sectional survey descriptive purpose, for a period of two (2) monthsfrom 1st December to 31st January 2015 was carried out among 17 health centers belonging to different levels of the health system in seven health regions of Côte d’Ivoire. Results Regarding the organization of the fight against Ebola in the 17 health facilities visited, the study has noted that (i) 8 health facilities had a local committee against Ebola, (ii) 11 had designated a focal point Ebola, (iii) 5 health centers had posted the management procedures and (iv) 9 health centers had the suspected case filings. Concerning fighting equipment, 6 health facilities had isolation rooms and hand washing devices; 13 structures had a cremation site. Staffing structures support inputs of suspected cases of Ebola was effective for gloves (16), the flaps (10) and personal protection (11). Conclusion Regular monitoring of Ebola’s threat control interventions should maintain an adequate level of vigilance in Côte d’Ivoire.