Ebola: Oyo assures residents of safety, places healthcare workers on alert

The Oyo State government has issued a reassurance to its residents regarding its robust capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to any potential threats of the Ebola Virus Disease. This statement comes in light of recent Ebola outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and confirmed cases in neighboring Uganda. The state emphasized its commitment to safeguarding public health security.

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Disease surveillance activities have been strengthened across 33 local government areas of the state, while health facilities have been placed on heightened alert.

Officials confirmed that while Nigeria has not recorded any cases of Ebola, the state government is maintaining close vigilance over the evolving situation. Necessary preparedness measures have been activated, including strengthened disease surveillance across all 33 local government areas. Healthcare facilities have been placed on heightened alert, with Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers, Rapid Response Teams, and laboratories mobilized for prompt action.

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Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers, Rapid Response Teams, laboratories, and other critical response structures had been mobilised and positioned for prompt action, should the need arise.

The Commissioner for Health highlighted the activation of the Ebola Virus Disease Technical Working Group and the strengthening of preparedness pillars. Residents and healthcare workers are urged to remain vigilant for symptoms such as sudden fever, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding, and to report any suspected cases immediately. The government stressed that preparedness is the most effective defense and assured continuous collaboration with federal health authorities and international organizations like the World Health Organization.

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She emphasised that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Oyo State or Nigeria, urging residents not to panic.