NOA Urges Vigilance in Benue Amid Ebola Alert

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a call for vigilance among residents of Benue State in response to a nationwide alert concerning the Ebola virus disease. Mark Dewua, the NOA's Benue State Director, stated that although Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed cases of Ebola, there is concern over potential cross-border transmission due to increased international movement.

Dewua urged the public to pay attention to symptoms such as sudden fever, weakness, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and unexplained bleeding. He advised anyone experiencing these signs to seek urgent medical care.

As part of preventive measures, the agency encouraged residents to maintain regular handwashing with soap and water, use hand sanitizers, avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals, and refrain from handling blood from infected persons without protection. Dewua also emphasized the importance of proper hygiene practices and the prompt reporting of suspected cases to health facilities, reinforcing the commitment of health authorities to safeguard public health in Benue State and across Nigeria.