No Ebola Cases in Nigeria, NCDC Confirms, Calls for Vigilance
By: Editor
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), has clarified that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease in the country.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News reports that the agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday by its Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, stated that it is working closely with relevant ministries, departments, agencies (MDAs), and development partners to monitor disease occurrence and enhance Nigeria’s level of preparedness.
According to the NCDC, ongoing measures include heightened surveillance, particularly at the nation’s borders and points of entry, to ensure early detection of any potential cases.
The agency noted that infection prevention and control practices are also being reinforced in healthcare facilities nationwide to safeguard both patients and healthcare workers.
‘There are no cases of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, as of now. However, the NCDC, in collaboration with relevant Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and partners, continues to monitor disease occurrence and initiate measures to strengthen our preparedness in the country’, it stated.
In addition, the centre said its risk communication and community engagement structures have been activated to provide timely and accurate information to Nigerians, while also tracking and addressing rumours, perceptions, and misinformation.
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