Mosquitoes carrying Zika virus exist in
Nigeria —Health Minister

THE Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac
Adewole, has said that the mosquitoes
carrying Zika virus are in Nigeria and
urged Nigerians to protect themselves by
using mosquito nets. He also called on Nigerians to remain calm, be vigilant and report any suspected case of an acute febrile illness in pregnant
women, in particular, to any nearest
health facility. Adewole made this disclosure at a press
briefing, yesterday, in Abuja, where he
explained that the mosquitoes were
active and flying, adding that they bite
during the day and early morning.
He said: “Nigerian scientists working in
Western Nigeria in 1954 discovered Zika
virus in Nigeria. Further studies in the
years 1975 to 1979 showed that 40 per
cent of Nigeria adults and 25 per cent of
Nigerian children have antibodies to Zika
virus, meaning they are protected against this virus.

“Despite the fact that some Nigerians are
immune to the Zika virus infection as
demonstrated by previous studies, it is
important and advisable that Nigerians
should be careful and protect themselves from mosquito bites.
“There is no vaccine for Zika virus, and no cure other than rest, plenty of fluids and perhaps over-the-counter medication to reduce fevers, aches and pains as previously mentioned. This, therefore, means that prevention is most effective

means of preventing transmission.
“I advise all Nigerians, particularly
pregnant women, to avoid travelling to
countries infected by this virus in these
periods. If however, you are to visit any
country where Zika virus is now being
actively transmitted, you are advised to
protect yourselves from mosquito bites.

“Pregnant women considering travel to
affected areas may wish to consult their
health-care provider prior to travel and
after return. They should also practice
personal and household steps to prevent
mosquito, including putting mosquito
repellant on their clothes and skin, wear
long sleeves and pants, and sleep
underneath mosquito nets at night, where possible.”

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This man is an ignoramus

The Zika virus is endemic to west Africa and Africans have developed immunity over the virus.


This ediot lost all respect from me after he claimed GEJ was responsible for lassa epidemic and when he gaffed big time in the national assembly during budget hearing where he claimed he knew nothing of th budget of his ministry he was invited to defend
As I always used to say, God has given them power from where they will disgrace themselves.

Useless fool

What is your point here? Tell us how he is disgracing you?

The onl people that are prone to Zika ar northerners as the specie of mosquito which carries the Zika virus is limited to the south.

Also, the northern gene pool which is more closely related to Caucasian genes are more likely to show symptoms.

I think he was just playing caution.

Abeg there is no Zika or Dika Virus in Nigeria...Why Creating such Bizarre Fear...their has been no Case not Even One so why say is in Nigeria...

We Are in a very Difficult period and we need Goodnews for Gods Sake

We never Kill rat Finish that is Even Bigger...nw is Over to Mosquito that is Tiny...worst part is that
Our Weather is so hot
theirs no Electricity
Local Insecticides can even kill human or cause more severe health problem

If their is a need for him to promote his office pls not with this type of news