The Niger State Government has positioned its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) on heightened alert following a reported case of Ebola Virus Disease within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and the identification of 44 contacts linked to the case.
The state authorities mentioned the precautionary measure was geared toward stopping the attainable unfold of the illness into Niger, which shares a boundary with the FCT.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, disclosed this, explaining that the choice was a part of efforts to strengthen illness surveillance, enhance early detection and improve the state’s capability to reply swiftly to any suspected case.
Bagana reassured residents that no Ebola case had been detected in Niger State, stressing that the heightened emergency posture was a safety measure moderately than a response to a confirmed an infection throughout the state.
The transfer adopted a federal authorities announcement on Tuesday confirming an Ebola case involving a traveller who had not too long ago arrived from Uganda.
The commissioner mentioned the state’s proximity to Abuja, coupled with frequent motion of individuals and the excessive quantity of economic actions between the 2 places, made heightened vigilance mandatory.
According to him, the elevated motion of individuals between Niger State and the FCT underscores the significance of strengthening monitoring and preparedness to minimise the chance of attainable transmission.
To guarantee enough readiness, Bagana mentioned the state Ministry of Health was collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and different related worldwide companions.
The collaboration is anticipated to strengthen surveillance, facilitate the early identification of suspected circumstances and help a coordinated response ought to the necessity come up.
The commissioner urged residents to stay calm, noting that the measures being carried out had been precautionary and meant to guard public well being.
Further particulars on the state’s preparedness measures are anticipated to be launched by the Ministry of Health.
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