The Federal Government has warmed of fresh case of Ebola Virus Disease in Liberia.

Liberia was certified Ebola free by the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 29.

Although the government said there was no need to panic, it urged Nigerians to be vigilant and report suspected cases to the nearest health facility.

The federal government in statement issued by the Ministry of Health and signed by the Director of Press, Mrs. Ayo Adesugba, has also placed the 36 states and the FCT on red alert.

Besides, she said government is reactivating its response mechanism.

The statement reads: “Nigerians should not panic but must be aware and be vigilant. Members of the public are advised to observe basic hygiene and report any suspected case to the nearest health facility. It must be noted that the main symptoms of the Ebola Virus Disease are fever, severe headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Patients in some cases, also have neurological symptoms of becoming confused and restless.

“To address the challenges of the development in neighbouring Liberia, the Federal Ministry of Health is reactivating its response mechanism and increasing the level of its alert. All state ministries of health and health facilities are hereby advised to raise their alert level and report any suspected case to the Federal Ministry of Health.”

A 17-year-old boy from a village near the Liberian capital, Monrovia, died of Ebola few days ago. He had no history of travelling out of Liberia and unknown record of coming into contact with any known Ebola case. The boy has since been buried, but Liberian health officials are worried that he may have transmitted the virus to many other people who came in contact with him.

Source: THE NATION

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