The Enugu State Government has begun intensive illness surveillance throughout the 17 native authorities areas of the state and at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Emene, to forestall the spread of Ebola within the state.
The Commissioner for Health in Enugu State, George Ugwu, disclosed this throughout a press convention in Enugu on Wednesday.
Mr Ugwu, a professor, defined that the intensified surveillance adopted the lately confirmed case of Ebola in Abuja and the continued outbreak of the illness in elements of Africa.
The commissioner careworn that there was no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Enugu at the second.
He added that the Enugu State Government has been vigilant and ready due to the state’s “strategic position as a major travel and commercial hub” connecting the South-east with different elements of Nigeria and the worldwide neighborhood by way of the airport.
The official mentioned the state authorities, by way of the Ministry of Health, has been enterprise preparedness actions in collaboration with federal companies, together with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, and the airport authorities.
“Specifically, the State has intensified illness surveillance throughout the 17 native authorities areas of Enugu State and strengthened coordination with related companies and companions.
“Surveillance activities around the Akanu Ibiam International Airport are also being strengthened in collaboration with Port Health Services and other relevant stakeholders,” he mentioned.
Mr Ugwu mentioned the federal government was additional sustaining its Rapid Response Teams and related technical personnel on standby, whereas measures have been being reviewed to guarantee immediate response within the occasion a confirmed case was recognized.
“Public awareness and risk communication activities are also being strengthened to ensure that members of the public receive accurate and timely information,” he mentioned, assuring that his ministry would proceed to work with different federal companies to forestall potential Ebola spread within the state.
Warning to non-public well being services, professionals
Mr Ugwu referred to as on all private and non-private well being services throughout the state to stay on heightened alert and keep a excessive index of suspicion for suspected circumstances, significantly amongst individuals with related journey or publicity historical past.
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“I urge all health facilities to cooperate fully with the Enugu State Ministry of Health and other response agencies, as early detection and prompt notification are critical to preventing transmission,” he mentioned.
The commissioner urged all healthcare employees in Enugu State to recognise that they’re the primary line of defence in defending our communities and strictly observe an infection prevention and management measures.
“The public is advised to maintain good hand hygiene, avoid contact with the body fluids of sick persons, seek medical attention promptly when necessary, and report suspected cases to the appropriate health authorities,” he added.
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