Lagos State increases Ebola Virus Disease surveillance and border health screening as the outbreak in Central and East Africa worsens. According to reports, public health authorities step up measures in response to figures from the affected region, where at least 177 people have died out of about 700 suspected cases. The Lagos State Government advises residents who have had contact with travellers coming from affected areas, or who develop symptoms consistent with Ebola, to seek medical attention promptly. Residents are directed to call the state’s emergency numbers—767 or 112—or an additional hotline listed for health enquiries. The guidance is aimed at improving early detection and ensuring suspected cases are referred for assessment and containment. Overall, the measures focus on surveillance and screening at points of entry and on clear instructions for the public on what to do if they may have been exposed.
Lagos increases Ebola surveillance amid Central and East Africa outbreak
Lagos State increases Ebola Virus Disease surveillance and border health screening as the outbreak in Central and East Africa worsens. According to reports, public health authorities step up measures...
- Lagos State ramps up Ebola Virus Disease surveillance and border health screening.
- The action follows an increase in the outbreak in Central and East Africa.
- Reports cite at least 177 deaths from about 700 suspected cases in the affected region.
- Residents are advised to call 767 or 112 if they have symptoms or contact with travellers from affected areas.
- An additional hotline number is provided for health-related enquiries.
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and border health screening following the worsening Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Central and East Africa, where at least 177 deaths have been recorded from about 700 suspected cases.
3 months agoThe state government advised Lagosians who have contact with travellers from affected areas and are experiencing symptoms, to call 767 or 112, or 08023169485. The post Ebola Scare: Lagos ramps up surveillance as 177 die in Central Africa outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.
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