New Ebola Outbreak: Health Minister direct health workers to Screen all fever.
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has directed all health workers in the country to maintain high index of suspicion, by screening all fevers for Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers. He said in a statement by the ministry yesterday that there was need for heightened vigilance and intensified awareness efforts on the symptoms of hemorrhagic fevers. Adewole urged members of the public to observe high level of personal hygiene such as regular hand washing, and to also report all cases of fevers to the nearest health facility. The minister also urged Nigerians not to panic saying that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are on ground and equipped to secure the health of citizens. “The agency has for a while now, been strengthening states capacities to detect, manage and respond to hemorrhagic fevers including Lassa fever,” he said. He called on states to begin social mobilization and media awareness efforts via television, radio, print and soc...