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ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain on high alert against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other biosecurity threats amid reports of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever cases within Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
In a statement on Tuesday, NBMA Director-General, Dr. Agnes Asagbra described Ebola as one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with a fatality rate ranging between 25% and 90%. She warned that biosecurity must be treated as a shared responsibility if Nigeria is to prevent outbreaks.
Asagbra also listed Lassa fever, avian influenza, anthrax, and antimicrobial resistance as other pressing threats facing the country.
“For more information on Ebola and ongoing control measures, the public is encouraged to consult the latest Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Public Health Advisory on suspected viral haemorrhagic fever events in Abuja,” she said.
She urged citizens to seek urgent medical attention when unwell, especially after international travel, and to disclose travel history to healthcare providers.
NBMA advised the public to practise frequent handwashing or use alcohol-based sanitisers, avoid contact with anyone displaying symptoms such as fever, bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhoea, report suspected cases to the NCDC Connect Centre (6232) or the NBMA hotline and rely only on verified updates from NBMA, NCDC, and authorised agencies to avoid misinformation.
“Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility. NBMA, with its partners, will continue to strengthen Nigeria’s defence against biological risks. Nigerians must stay safe, healthy, and resilient,” Dr Asagbra stressed.
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