GOOD NEWS FROM HEALTH MINISTER AS HE SAID NIGERIA HAS OVERCOME EBOLA WITH ONLY ONE CASE LEFT!

The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed that 2 more patients with the Ebola virus disease have been discharged from the Isolation Ward in Lagos State, bringing to 7 the number of patients that have been treated and declared free from the virus in the country. Disclosing this in Abuja, Chukwu added that Nigeria has had 13 cases of EVD including the index case. In his words: “Of these 13, five including the index case unfortunately did not survive the disease and are now late. Two of the treated patients, a male doctor and a female nurse were discharged yesterday, both of them primary contacts of Mr. Patrick Sawyer, having satisfied the criteria for discharge.

As I speak to you, Nigeria has only one confirmed case of EVD, a secondary contact of Mr Patrick Sawyer. This is an indication that, thus far, Nigeria has contained the disease outbreak. I wish to reassure Nigerians and indeed the global community that the government shall remain vigilant and will not relent as government continues to work with her partners to ensure that the disease is kept out of the country. All those who are under our surveillance, only one person is symptomatic; we are investigating, the result is not out. All others are not symptomatic.”

In a related development, Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Dr Idris has explained that the recovery of 7 confirmed cases in the state have buttressed that Ebola infection is not a death sentence. Speaking, Idris said: “The suspected case is awaiting confirmatory test result to inform the next line of action. Currently there are two cases, one confirmed and one suspected in the isolation centre at the facilities in Mainland Hospital, Yaba. The common thread amongst the recovered cases is their early presentation for supportive treatment. There is no need to hide friends and relations we suspect have come down with the disease. The earlier they are brought for screening and surveillance, the better the outcome.” He further explained that 3 bodies were cremated and 2 properly buried after full decontamination of bodies.

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Deji Sadiq, a.k.a DEJI OF LAGOS is a LASU trained Economist turned freelance journalist, a Blogger, an information strategist, a public affairs analyst and a committed activist with a passion for equal opportunities.