Nigerians have been assured by the
Director-General of National Agency for
Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC), Dr. Paul Orhii that some drugs
and vaccines are likely to be discovered
soon to contain the dreaded Ebola Virus
Disease (EVD).
A statement handed to newsmen in Abuja
by the Director of Special Duties in the
agency, Dr. Abubakar Jimoh quotes Dr.
Orhii as saying: “We have some Nigerian
remedies that we are looking at very
closely and after investigation we hope
that they will be able to contain the Ebola
virus, so Nigerians do not need to panic.”
He clarified that the deadly virus is not a
death sentence in Nigeria as the Federal
Government, through the efforts of the
Federal Ministry of Health has managed
the situation effectively and halted the
rampaging spread of the disease.
Dr. Orhii who recently returned from an
emergency meeting of health Authorities
of member-nations in Geneva convened
by the World Health Organization (WHO)
to stepped up the global efforts for the
discovery of vaccines for the cure of the
deadly Ebola, asserted that there would
soon be a lasting solution to the deadly
virus as some vaccines are clinically being
evaluated with very high prospect of
combating the disease.
He said Nigerians were full of
commendation and appreciation to
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and
the Minister of Health, Professor
Onyebuchi Chukwu for effectively
containing the Ebola virus through
prompt deployment of adequate funds,
material resources and personnel to
strategic locations.
The NAFDAC boss informed that many
countries are now learning from the
methods and strategies adopted by
Nigeria in combating the Ebola menace.
He enjoined Nigerians in the diaspora to
feel free to visit home as the threat of the
deadly disease has been effectively
contained by the government.
Dr. Orhii, however, requested vigilance
from Nigerians as some unscrupulous
elements have started taking advantage of
the Ebola virus scare to market counterfeit
test kits and sanitary products.
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Is that really necessary

Hope it's not the Ewedu therapy

It's a good thing we are looking inward to find solutions now, unlike decades ago when we often look onto the outside worlds for assistance.

Orhii, well done and carry on with your good work.

good development