The Lagos State Government has alerted the public on the resurgence of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in Liberia and Sierra Leone, warning Lagosians to take precautionary measures.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Modele Osunkiyesi who spoke in her office at Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, while outlining strategies put in place by the state government at preventing the re-entry of the disease, said the state in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and other stakeholders are maintaining relevant surveillance through Port Health Services and community surveillance activities in all local government areas.
She said there was need for the public to prevent resurgence of the disease in Lagos and in the country, noting that prevention of Ebola remains a shared responsibility by all citizens. Although there has not been any reported case of EVD in the state or the country, there is need for residents to take responsibility for their health.
Osunkiyesi further urged residents to observe the highest possible standards of personal and environmental hygiene by washing of hands regularly with soap and running water; avoiding close contact with people who are sick; ensuring that objects used by the sick are decontaminated and properly disposed off and avoid touching or washing of dead bodies if not trained to do so.
Ebola Virus can be spread through close contact with the blood, body fluids, organs and tissues of infected animals; direct contact with the blood, body fluids, and tissues of infected persons; and handling sick or dead infected animals like monkeys Osunkiyesi explained.
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