Borno State Government has put in place a Rapid Response Team to spice up its readiness for any suspected outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease within the state.
The measure was disclosed on Tuesday in Maiduguri by the Director of Public Health within the Ministry of Health and Human Services throughout a chat with journalists.
According to the Director, the team is made up of seasoned public well being specialists with the mandate to promptly detect, probe and include illness outbreaks and different well being emergencies.
He mentioned as a part of preparedness, authorities has designated isolation centres in two well being amenities for dealing with suspected Ebola circumstances.
“The team will enhance disease surveillance, probe suspected cases, track contacts, ensure safe collection of samples and enforce infection prevention and control protocols”, he defined.
He additional said that authorities will produce and flow into Information, Education and Communication supplies to enlighten the general public on Ebola prevention and the necessity for early reporting of suspected circumstances.
The Director mentioned the team may also harmonise efforts amongst native councils, well being establishments and different public well being businesses to ensure efficient administration of outbreaks.
“The preparedness plan covers provision of adequate Personal Protective Equipment, safe evacuation of suspected cases, proper waste disposal and protection of frontline health workers”, he burdened.
He added that personnel in each private and non-private well being amenities could be skilled to establish suspected circumstances, safely isolate such sufferers and instantly alert related well being authorities.
He famous that surveillance has been intensified alongside main journey routes, border areas and different high-traffic places to allow early detection of potential imported circumstances.
The Director underscored the necessity for efficient danger communication and group engagement, advising residents to hunt verified data, shun rumours and keep away from stigmatising suspected circumstances.
“The state will sustain collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and other partners to maintain operational readiness”, he assured.
He maintained that early detection, immediate isolation, contact tracing and strict adherence to an infection management measures stay key to containing any outbreak and safeguarding public well being.
Borno State shares worldwide borders with Niger, Cameroon and Chad Republics, with heavy cross-border motion and commerce.
