Lagos — Following
the recent outbreak of Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, the
Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, yesterday, called on the Federal
Government to step up surveillance and strengthen response team across
the borders and other national routes of entry into the country.
In a statement
jointly signed by the President, Dr. Mike Ogirima and Secretary General,
Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the NMA also called for vigilance on the part of the
Federal Government.
According to them,
NMA is ready to partner with the Federal Ministry of Health to achieve
another resounding success on the prevention and control of the fresh
outbreak.
The statement read:
"We also wish to call on all health teams to refresh their knowledge on
clinical presentation of Ebola, apply universal basic precautions in
patients' care and use the standard protocols of management and
reporting of suspected cases."
It further urged
Nigerians not to panic but cooperate with government in securing the
nation, especially during surveillance at entry points if the need
arises.
"The NMA assures all Nigerians of the readiness of her members to do more to safe guards the health of the nation."
The duo, further
restated that the recent declaration of outbreak of Ebola in the
Democratic Republic of Congo was another major setback to the world.
"The devastation
brought about by the last outbreak still remains fresh in our minds.
West Africa was worst affected with more than 11,000 deaths recorded in
the Ebola outbreak in 2014-2015, mainly in Guinea, Sierra Leone and
Liberia.
"Efforts by the
Government of Federal Republic of Nigeria had been acclaimed as one of
the best moment the country demonstrated-That where there is political
will success is assured. The role of our fallen heroes especially Late
Dr. Adadevoh in the control of the spread of the disease is not only
worth remembering but remind us on the need to make sacrifices for our
country."
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