LAWMA Issues Ebola Advisory to Lagos Health Facilities

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers across Lagos State following reports of an Ebola virus disease outbreak in East Africa. Dr.

Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, stated that the advisory aims to ensure that health facilities and medical waste handlers remain vigilant and comply with infection prevention and medical waste management protocols. He confirmed that there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in Lagos State or anywhere in Nigeria.

However, he urged health facilities licensed for medical waste operations to strengthen their infection prevention control measures to prevent any potential outbreak. The advisory includes recommendations for proper hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, and safe handling of medical specimens.

Gbadegesin also called for strict adherence to approved procedures for the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste to protect healthcare workers, patients, and the wider public.