Kwara State Ministry of Health Trains Workers on Ebola, Diphtheria

The Kwara State Ministry of Health organized a one-day sensitisation training on October 12 for health workers focused on Ebola and diphtheria surveillance and reporting. The initiative aimed to strengthen disease detection, timely reporting, and response among health workers and stakeholders.

Saad Hamdalat, the Press Secretary of the Ministry, stated that the training was essential for improving disease surveillance and public health preparedness. Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, the Director of Public Health, represented by Dr Khadeejah Kamaldeen, emphasized the training's role in enhancing early detection and prompt reporting of suspected cases.

The training covered the epidemiology, transmission, signs, and symptoms of Ebola and diphtheria. Dr Maryam Jimoh from the World Health Organisation discussed diphtheria transmission, while Dr Gloria Ogunkunle from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted Ebola symptoms that warrant suspicion.

The training aimed to equip participants with the knowledge to identify warning signs and take appropriate action according to established guidelines.