The Adamawa government says it has intensified preparedness for a potential Ebola threat.
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‎A statement from the Adamawa Ministry of Health and Human Services on Thursday said the government activated the Emergency Operations and Infectious Disease Centres and Rapid Response Team.
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‎It said other measures include heightened surveillance and awareness campaigns across the 21 council areas, and disease surveillance officers and notification focal persons had been directed to intensify monitoring and promptly report suspected cases.
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‎Healthcare workers were tasked with maintaining a high index of suspicion for patients with fever, especially those with travel history or contact with suspected cases, the statement said. It also mentioned that the Infectious Disease Centre had been activated to assess, isolate and manage suspected cases, with infection prevention prioritised.
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According to the ministry, the Emergency Operations Centre will coordinate preparedness, strengthen inter-agency collaboration and ensure timely response.
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The government said it would deploy media, social media and community structures to sensitise residents on symptoms and prevention measures. It listed symptoms to include sudden fever, severe headache, weakness, muscle pain, sore throat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain, noting that unexplained bleeding may occur.
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(NAN)