Laleye Dipo in Minna
Following the confirmed case of outbreak of Ebola illness in a girl and her being positioned in isolation in a personal hospital in Abuja, the Niger State authorities has positioned all its public well being organisations on “heightened alert”.
The state authorities nevertheless stated in a press release in Minna on Wednesday that: “The state’s proactive measures are entirely precautionary, aimed at reinforcing surveillance, early detection, and rapid response capacity.”
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, who signed the assertion, reassured the general public “that no case of Ebola has been detected in Niger State”, including that: “Niger State’s high level of vigilance is critical due to the frequent transit and trade volume between the state and neighbouring Abuja”.
The commissioner stated to make sure state-wide readiness, the ministry was actively collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and different key worldwide companions, mentioning that private and non-private well being services throughout the state had been directed to instantly report any suspected case.
He disclosed that Local Government Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and response groups have been deployed to bolster contact tracing, scientific evaluation and secure referral protocols.
”Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures have been strengthened throughout all well being centres to guard frontline employees and sufferers,” he careworn.
The commissioner appealed to the general public to stay calm, keep away from panic, and strictly apply public hygiene, notably frequent hand washing with cleaning soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
He additionally suggested residents to keep away from direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of any particular person exhibiting signs, urging
residents to chorus from spreading unverified rumours or stigmatizing people being evaluated by public well being officers.
Bagana emphasised that: “Living in or traveling to Niger State does not constitute exposure to the virus,” including that: “Anyone exhibiting symptoms or suspecting potential exposure is advised to immediately self-isolate and contact public health authorities via the emergency hotlines below before visiting a medical facility.”
