Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its Ebola awareness campaign and urged residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe to remain vigilant against the Ebola Virus Disease despite the absence of confirmed cases in Nigeria.
Health authorities said community sensitisation efforts have been expanded to strengthen surveillance, improve emergency preparedness and reduce the risk of infection.
The Permanent Secretary of Health District III, Dr Monsurat Adeleke, said on Wednesday that public awareness remains essential in preventing the spread of the disease.
She described Ebola as a severe viral illness capable of causing serious complications and death if not detected and treated promptly.
According to Adeleke, the virus spreads through direct contact with blood, saliva, vomit and other bodily fluids of infected persons or animals.
She urged residents to avoid contact with sick individuals, corpses and wild animals such as bats and monkeys, which are recognised carriers of the virus.
The health official also advised residents to maintain good personal hygiene, wash their hands regularly, use hand sanitisers and avoid eating undercooked meat.
“Although there is no confirmed Ebola outbreak in Nigeria at this time, vigilance, prompt reporting, adherence to infection prevention measures, and community awareness remain essential to protecting lives and preventing the spread of the disease,” Adeleke said.
“As such, Health District III is working with relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance, public awareness, and emergency preparedness across Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe.”
Health experts say Ebola viruses are often transmitted from infected animals to humans before spreading through direct contact with bodily fluids.
Symptoms commonly include fever, weakness, vomiting, diarrhoea and bleeding in severe cases.
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