The Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to prevent, detect and respond to potential Ebola threats. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, recently had its say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Urging residents to remain calm and vigilant, Abayomi assured residents that they have nothing to worry about because there was no Ebola case in Lagos.
He added that the state Ministry of Health, through its Directorate of Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health, is strengthening disease surveillance, risk communication and community engagement.
His words, “As part of its preparedness efforts, the State has conducted a strategic engagement and assessment at MMIA with airport management, Port Health Services and other aviation and public health stakeholders.
The engagement focused on passenger screening, information sharing, infection prevention and control, and coordination of emergency response measures.
The ministry is also intensifying public enlightenment through educational materials on Ebola, its symptoms, transmission and prevention.
Because early symptoms can resemble malaria and other common illnesses, residents who become unwell, particularly after possible exposure or travel from an area with active transmission, should seek prompt medical assessment.
Where the test is negative, a healthcare professional should assess other possible causes and determine appropriate treatment.
Anyone who develops symptoms during travel or after arrival should promptly notify the appropriate health personnel and seek guidance before visiting a healthcare facility.
Anyone who suspects exposure to Ebola, especially following contact with a suspected or confirmed case, should promptly contact public health authorities for guidance before visiting a healthcare facility.
Early detection and prompt reporting save lives.”
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