The Federal Government says Nigeria still has only one confirmed case of Ebola, as health authorities intensify contact tracing and measures to prevent community transmission. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, on Friday stated that genomic analysis shows the virus isolated from the index patient is…...
The Federal Government says Nigeria still has only one confirmed case of Ebola, as health authorities intensify contact tracing and measures to prevent community transmission.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, on Friday stated that genomic analysis shows the virus isolated from the index patient is closely related to the strain identified in Kenya, although the route of transmission remains unclear.
The government says contacts of the confirmed case are being monitored, with some test results returning negative while others are still pending.
Professor Pate says hospitals nationwide are being sensitised, with health workers receiving guidance on infection prevention, patient screening and the management of suspected cases.
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He stresses that Ebola is not airborne and is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids.
The minister has urged Nigerians to remain calm, maintain good hygiene and rely on official health updates as the country steps up efforts to contain the virus.