NCDC issues public safety advisory as Nigeria monitors Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has issued a public health advisory following the declaration of an Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC.

There had been tension since DR Congo declared new Ebola outbreak occasioning 15 deaths in 28 cases

In its statement shared on Facebook weekend, the agency noted that although no case had been detected in the country, it was closely monitoring the situation to ensure early detection and intervention. 

The NCDC further asked members of the public to adopt preventive measures including regular hand washing with soap and running water, avoiding contact with individuals showing symptoms of Ebola — including fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, and unexplained bleeding — refraining from bushmeat consumption, and ensuring animal products are properly washed and cooked.

Furthermore, health workers were advised to strictly adhere to infection prevention and control protocols as well as use of personal protective equipment when managing patients, just as individuals were encouraged to acquaint themselves with recent travel history of persons to affected areas who develop symptoms to call the NCDC hotline on 6232 or contact their State Ministry of Health immediately.

The full advisory is available on the NCDC website.