The government of Anambra State has issued a calm message to its residents in the wake of the latest Ebola epidemic.
When asked about the state’s readiness to improve monitoring in order to detect any Ebola outbreak, Dr. Afam Obidike—the commissioner for health—said as much to journalists on Thursday.
According to Obidike, the state’s health ministry is collaborating with international organisations to enhance monitoring, particularly around the airport and the state’s borders. This includes the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Nigeria Center for Disease Control.
There is no proven case in Anambra State, according to the commissioner who informed journalists after an emergency meeting with health stakeholders in Abuja was called by the Federal Government following the confirmation of an Ebola index case.
Umueri, the Chinua Achebe International Airport, and the surrounding auto parks will be inspected by health inspectors to ensure easy detection.
“We call on the people of the state to remain vigilant and cooperate with public health authorities and report any unusual symptoms to the nearest facility.”We started getting ready for this long ago, when the Ebola virus hit the area. Those individuals who were sent to the state through the national surveillance system are now being closely monitored by the state’s Epidemiology Unit, he continued.