Kogi Urges Calm, Vigilance Over Reported Ebola Outbreak

The Kogi State Ministry of Health has urged residents to remain calm but vigilant following reports of an Ebola outbreak in the neighbouring Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The ministry, in a public health advisory on the Ebola virus, called on residents to observe preventive measures and remain alert to possible symptoms of the disease.

The advisory, issued and signed by the Commissioner for Health and Coordinating Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, stressed the importance of personal hygiene and adherence to public health guidelines to prevent the possible spread of the virus.

Adeiza urged residents to practise regular hand hygiene and avoid direct contact with body fluids, particularly where there are concerns about possible exposure to the virus.

He also advised citizens to watch out for symptoms associated with Ebola, including fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea.

The commissioner urged anyone who suspected possible exposure to the virus to report immediately to the appropriate health authorities, while individuals experiencing symptoms were advised to avoid close contact with others and seek prompt medical attention.

He further called on residents to cooperate with public health officials involved in surveillance, investigations and contact-tracing activities to support efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.

Adeiza cautioned against spreading unverified information and stigmatising suspected cases, urging residents to rely on credible sources for updates and follow official health advisories.