The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding funds allocated to relevant health agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to disease outbreaks, amid concerns over the potential spread of Ebola Virus Disease....
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding funds allocated to relevant health agencies to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness and response to disease outbreaks, amid concerns over the potential spread of Ebola Virus Disease.
The call followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Abia State lawmaker, Amobi Ogah.
The lawmakers urged the Federal Government to strengthen preventive measures and emergency medical response systems to guard against a possible Ebola outbreak in the country.
They stressed the need for enhanced disease surveillance, prompt reporting of suspected cases and effective response mechanisms to detect and contain potential outbreaks.
The House also called for increased investment in health research to improve the country’s capacity to prevent, detect and manage infectious diseases.
It further urged relevant agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns on Ebola, its health implications and the necessary precautions citizens should take to protect themselves against the disease.