Kwara NMA Calls for COVID-19 Measures Against Ebola Spread

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kwara State has called on residents to implement COVID-19 preventive measures to mitigate the spread of Ebola, following the confirmation of the first case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Dr Suleiman Rotimi, the state NMA chairman, advised residents during an interview in Ilorin to practice handwashing, wear face masks, maintain social and physical distancing, and remain vigilant for symptoms.

He noted that relevant agencies have begun efforts to prevent the disease from reaching Kwara State and commended the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Kwara State Ministry of Health, and the state’s epidemiology team for their response activities. Rotimi urged agencies at entry points into Kwara to enhance surveillance for travelers from countries with confirmed Ebola cases, highlighting the need for vigilance due to Kwara's border state status.

He expressed confidence in the state's ability to contain the virus, referencing its successful response during the COVID-19 pandemic.