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NCDC Issues Advisory As Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been confirmed as of September 4.
NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, said no cases have been reported in Nigeria but surveillance has been heightened at airports, borders, health facilities, and communities.
The outbreak, linked to the Ebola Zaire strain, is affecting the Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province. Authorities in the DRC have activated emergency response measures with support from the World Health Organization.
Idris reminded Nigerians that an approved vaccine, Ervebo, is effective against the strain. He urged citizens to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with suspected cases, and promptly report symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding to health authorities by calling 6232.
The NCDC also advised healthcare workers to maintain strict infection prevention protocols and Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been confirmed as of September 4.
NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, said no cases have been reported in Nigeria but surveillance has been heightened at airports, borders, health facilities, and communities.
The outbreak, linked to the Ebola Zaire strain, is affecting the Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province. Authorities in the DRC have activated emergency response measures with support from the World Health Organization.
Idris reminded Nigerians that an approved vaccine, Ervebo, is effective against the strain. He urged citizens to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with suspected cases, and promptly report symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding to health authorities by calling 6232.
The NCDC also advised healthcare workers to maintain strict infection prevention protocols and Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas.
NCDC Issues Advisory As Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Claims 15 Lives
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths — including four health workers — have been confirmed as of September 4.
NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, said no cases have been reported in Nigeria but surveillance has been heightened at airports, borders, health facilities, and communities.
The outbreak, linked to the Ebola Zaire strain, is affecting the Bulape and Mweka health zones in Kasai Province. Authorities in the DRC have activated emergency response measures with support from the World Health Organization.
Idris reminded Nigerians that an approved vaccine, Ervebo, is effective against the strain. He urged citizens to practice good hygiene, avoid contact with suspected cases, and promptly report symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding to health authorities by calling 6232.
The NCDC also advised healthcare workers to maintain strict infection prevention protocols and Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected areas.
