The Federal Government has disclosed that more Nigerians are likely to test positive to the Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, following the confirmation of fresh cases of the disease in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, even as the Lagos State Government says it is in control of the outbreak in Lagos.

Minister of Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, who spoke in Abuja yesterday during the 2nd Emergency National Council on Health Meeting on the outbreak of EVD in the country, said the last may not have been heard about the EVD outbreak as contacts currently under surveillance may come down with the disease.



“It is expected that a few more contacts will develop the EVD, especially in Rivers State before Nigeria will see the last case of EVD. While it is encouraging that so far, all confirmed cases of EVD in Nigeria have their roots in the index case, Mr. Patrick Sawyer, great vigilance is required particularly at our ports of entry to ensure we do not have cases of EVD from other sources other than Mr. Sawyer,” he remarked.

Chukwu, who explained that the Federal Ministry of Health is awaiting report of a repeat test being conducted on two health officials of the hospital where the first Port Harcourt case, Dr. Ikechukwu Sam Enemuo, died of EVD after successfully treating the ECOWAS official who imported the virus into the state, however noted that the Incident Management Committee had deployed a strong team to Rivers State to work with the state government so that the situation can be effectively managed.

On the ECOWAS Commission staff, Chukwu said: “He died from EVD. It was his death that led to the investigation that revealed introduction of EVD to Port Harcourt and the beginning of tracing of second and third degree contacts in Port Harcourt. Arrangements are being made to decontaminate the body in readiness for proper disposal of his remains. His death brings to six the total number of persons who have died from EVD in Nigeria.”

Updated summary of EVD in Nigeria

Giving an update on the current status of the EVD outbreak, in the country, the minister said: “The total number of confirmed EVD cases in Nigeria is 17 (including the index case). In Lagos, the total number managed is 14, seven successfully managed and discharged; five deaths recorded and two presently on treatment in isolation.

“In Port Harcourt one death, a doctor who treated a secondary contact of Sawyer’s, has been recorded (did not benefit from standard management); one patient under treatment (no stand treatment) and patient fully recovered.

“Total number of survivors in Nigeria (as of September 1, 2014) is 11; total number of deaths in Nigeria (as of September 1, 2014) is six...Read More

Nawaoo

I guess that is to be expected since there is no cure available for now or a way to stop stupid people from endangering others (I know I shouldn't speak ill of the dead buh what was going through the head of the late doctor that brought it to PH and Sawyer?)..... All I know is that EVD will soon become a thing of the past in our country.... God bless Nigeria, God bless Africa.

Terrific!

This is strange!!! So the doctor treated him. He survive but the doctor died. Now I believe this diesease has more to do with ones immune system.


Hmmmm....baba God na ur hand I dey ohh

which one is it?

is it under control or is it out of hand?

honesty has been a virtue we have lacked for a long time

smh

Ebola is fighting it's last battle.

Did the doctor knew the patient had EVD before he died?

Expect More Ebola Virus Cases In
Nigeria,so we should still expect more cases meaning that their are or could still be many people who may already be infected hmm Ebola is out to destroy this country if it is not controlled not it may kill more people in Nigeria than any other country. But it's evil plans over this country shall not succeed in Jesus name. Amen

Our case is better in Nigeria. There is riot going on in Liberia now because the govt abandoned dead bodies on streets and dogs are already feeding on them. Read the news + photos [url=7ne056irudi]Here[/url]

God help us

Hmm. Living my life to the fullest.

God! Im scared..

And please...
Dear Nigeria's army of EPL fans, please direct ur fanatism for quality
players & managers when electing leaders. Let the best win in 2015

Health Is Wealth
Prevention Is Better Than Cure.

duh..!! u don't need rocket science for that

Not again!.
Fresh cases will never arise in Jesus name Amen.

The storm is over says the Lord

This is not good news.

This title is misleading. He didn't say expect more, he said "We are more likely to see more cases before we see the end of it"

This title makes it seem like he said half of Nigeria will be wiped out before we see the end of Ebola

Olorun mi, oju re da. Wa she anu fun wa.

kennygee: This is not good news.

Therefore believe God's report .

profbrightuzoma: Did the doctor knew the patient had EVD before he died?

Seems he knew but decided to gamble with his life

Lilimax: Not again!.
Fresh cases will never arise in Jesus name Amen.

The storm is over says the Lord

Amen

heartless human ! why should you run away from quarantine?

We wen dey warri dey fear this ebola matter..because as e don enter Ph, e don near Delta be dat...na only God go help we, because nor be by to hide for house, na baba God go protect him pipo...because who dey cry, dey see road oh...