A walk-through thermal-sensing unit is to be purchased for the Falmouth Cruise Ship Complex as part of the Government's Ebola Preparedness and Response Activities.

Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson received a cheque valued at J$7 million from Supreme Ventures Limited for the purchase of the unit, installation and training as well as the provision of 25 handheld thermal sensors and Ebola kits. The official handover took place at Jamaica House Monday.

Dr Ferguson said the Ministry of Health has been working with various partners and stakeholders to put mechanisms and systems in place towards an effective response to Ebola.

"A part of this preparation means putting systems in place at our points of entry to heighten our surveillance. This contribution from Supreme Ventures Ltd will go a far way in terms of the preparedness effort. With the current Ebola outbreak which has seen cases rising to more than 10,000 and close to 5,000 deaths, and with new cases showing up in the United States and Spain, Jamaica's response especially at the points of entry must be heightened," he stated.

Last week, Sagicor donated funds to purchase a walk-through thermal-sensing unit for the Sangster International Airport.

Dr Ferguson says he is pleased with the response from the private sector and other groups which have been assisting with the country's preparation for Ebola.