Kogi State Health Ministry Issues Ebola Advisory

The Kogi State Ministry of Health has issued a public health advisory urging residents to remain calm but vigilant in light of reported Ebola cases in the neighbouring Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The advisory, signed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene and adherence to public health guidelines to prevent the potential spread of the virus.

Residents are advised to practice regular hand hygiene and avoid direct contact with body fluids, particularly in situations where there may be exposure to the virus. Symptoms to watch for include fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

The commissioner urged anyone who suspects possible exposure to report to health authorities immediately and advised those experiencing symptoms to avoid close contact with others and seek medical attention promptly. Adeiza also called for cooperation with public health officials involved in surveillance and contact-tracing efforts and cautioned against spreading unverified information or stigmatizing suspected cases.