Abia activates Ebola preventive measures, urges residents not to panic
ABIA STATE, Nigeria — Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information, announced on Tuesday that the state is implementing preventive measures against Ebola following discussions with Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Kanu spoke to reporters after an executive council meeting led by Governor Alex Otti.
He reassured residents not to panic and emphasized the importance of maintaining good hygiene and avoiding large gatherings.
The state government is set to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at educating the community on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
“Ebola virus disease can be serious and even life-threatening, but it can be prevented,” Kanu stated. He reiterated the call for caution, advising residents to adhere to hygiene practices and limit exposure to crowded places during this period.
