The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has referred to as on Nigerians to stay calm and depend on credible info following the affirmation of an Ebola case within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He additionally urged well being authorities to accentuate contact tracing, present help for affected individuals and make sure the security of well being employees concerned in containing the an infection.
In an announcement on Tuesday, the previous vice-president expressed concern over the case and recommended medical personnel dealing with the state of affairs.
“My thoughts are with the patient, and I commend the health professionals working with urgency to contain the infection and protect the public,” he stated.
Atiku careworn the necessity for well timed communication and efficient measures by the authorities to restrict the unfold of the illness and forestall public nervousness.
“In a moment like this, Nigerians deserve calm, clear information and decisive action,” he stated.
He urged members of the general public to stick to recommendation from well being professionals and chorus from circulating unverified claims. He additionally highlighted the media’s duty to make sure correct reporting throughout the public well being state of affairs.
“The media has an important role in informing the public responsibly and helping prevent fear and misinformation,” he stated.
The ADC chieftain additional referred to as for solidarity with frontline well being employees and a coordinated effort to include the an infection.
“Let us stand together, support our health workers and do everything necessary to contain this case swiftly. The safety of every Nigerian must remain our shared priority,” he added.
The federal authorities confirmed the Ebola case on Tuesday after laboratory assessments confirmed {that a} girl who not too long ago arrived in Nigeria on a world flight from Uganda had contracted the illness.
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, stated 44 contacts had been recognized. They included healthcare employees, sufferers, caregivers and journey contacts, as public well being groups stepped up efforts to hint and monitor individuals who might need been uncovered to the virus.
The affected person is in isolation and receiving medical care, whereas related well being authorities are taking steps to forestall additional transmission.
The authorities has appealed to passengers who could have travelled with the affected person, in addition to others contacted by public well being groups, to supply the mandatory info and adjust to official directions.
As a part of preventive measures, Nigerians have been suggested to clean their fingers repeatedly, keep away from contact with the blood and different physique fluids of anybody suspected of getting Ebola, and search steerage from public well being authorities if signs develop following doable publicity.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s toll-free line, 6232, is offered around the clock for enquiries and stories of suspected instances.
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