The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 10 states on high alert due to cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus recorded in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
elchi reports that the NCDC stated that following the ongoing Ebola epidemic in Uganda and the DRC, Nigeria is at risk of the virus being introduced into the country due to international travel and cross-border mobility.
The statement notes that no confirmed cases of Ebola have been detected in the country so far, and the federal government has instructed all state governments to increase surveillance activities and strengthen emergency preparedness.
The statement identifies Enugu, Borno, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Taraba, and Adamawa states as being in the high-risk category, while Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, and Plateau states are considered to be in the medium-risk group.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that more than 1,000 suspected cases and 247 deaths have been recorded so far in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that the epidemic particularly affects the young and middle-aged population.
The statement noted that there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain and emphasized that early diagnosis and rapid intervention are essential to prevent the epidemic.
The statement noted that the virus is transmitted through direct contact with the body fluids of infected persons, contaminated materials, or infected animals, and that the disease is not spread through the air.
It was stated that the NCDC has activated the Emergency Operations Centre and requested all states to submit preparedness reports within 72 hours.
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