By Martin Gomos
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kaduna has urged residents of the state to remain calm but vigilant on raising concern on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on heightened surveillance as a precautionary measure.
The call was made in a statement by the Kaduna Director of NOA, Mr Danjuma Makama.
Makama said the NOA Kaduna State Directorate is working closely with relevant agencies in the state to ensure the public receives accurate and timely updates.
He called on citizens to employ preventive measures such as washing of hands regularly with soap and clean running water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when water is unavailable.
“Avoid handling or consuming bushmeat, and ensure all meat is thoroughly cooked, avoid contact with bodies of persons suspected to have died from EVD and report such cases to health authorities for safe burial, and maintain good personal and community hygiene at all times.
The director cautioned against the spread of rumours and unverified information, and urged the public to obtain updates only from verified sources like the Kaduna State Ministry of Health, NCDC, and WHO.
“Public safety depends on accurate information and responsible action. By staying informed and cooperating with health authorities, we can protect ourselves, our families and our communities,” Makama stated
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Ebola is a severe and often fatal illness spread through direct contact with the blood, body fluids, or tissues of infected people or animals and with contaminated surfaces.
It has symptoms like sudden fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, weakness and fatigue, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea, unexplained bleeding or bruising.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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