The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory after the Democratic Republic of Congo declared an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak, urging vigilance and preparedness across the country.
In a Facebook statement on Saturday, the agency noted that while Nigeria has not recorded any Ebola cases, it is actively monitoring the situation to enable early detection and maintain readiness.
The NCDC “urged members of the public to adopt preventive measures such as regular handwashing with soap and running water, avoiding contact with individuals showing symptoms of Ebola — including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and unexplained bleeding — refraining from bushmeat consumption, and ensuring animal products are properly cooked.”
Healthcare workers were advised to strictly adhere to infection prevention and control protocols and use personal protective equipment when managing patients.
The agency further advised anyone who has recently traveled to affected regions and begins showing symptoms to promptly call the NCDC hotline at 6232 or get in touch with their State Ministry of Health.
For more detailed guidance, the complete advisory can be accessed on the NCDC website, Daily Post reports.
