Edo State Government Urges Calm Amid Ebola Case Confirmation

The Edo State Government has called for calm among residents and urged them to observe preventive measures after a new case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) was confirmed in Nigeria. Dr Paul Eighemhenrio, the Permanent Secretary of the Edo State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this announcement during a news conference in Benin on behalf of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole.

The state is enhancing surveillance and preparedness measures in collaboration with health authorities. These measures include intensified community surveillance, infection prevention, and public health awareness.

Eighemhenrio advised residents to avoid direct contact with blood and body fluids, maintain good hand hygiene, and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as fever or unexplained bleeding. He also emphasized the importance of notifying health authorities if exposure to the virus is suspected.

The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the Ebola case involved a woman who arrived from Uganda and is currently in isolation.