The Minister of Health Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has said that there is no
new confirmed case of Ebola disease in the country, contrary to reports
that five new cases had been observed in Lagos.The minister, in a tweet
on Wednesday by his
Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dan
Nwomeh, explained that so far, no new case had been confirmed.In an
email, Nwomeh referred our correspondent to the twitter handle
@DanNwomeh, for what he called, “updates and clarifications of
(mis)information on
the fight against Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria.
“Meanwhile as at today, the status remains the same. Disregard all rumours of new cases please,” he further said.
The
tweet read, “This clarification follows reports of 5 new cases in Lagos
State. This should be disregarded please.“The Minister of Health
reiterates that he has the sole authority to announce confirmed
cases
of disease epidemics in Nigeria.“The minister reassures Nigerians that
any new confirmed case of EVD in Nigeria will be announced by his office
promptly.“Any doubtful information on the outbreak of EVD should be
verified from the office of the Minister of Health.“Minister of Health
Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu restates that at present, today, now, Nigeria has only two confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease.”
He also stated that there was no evidence that discharged patients can transmit
the disease, adding that a Liberian whose name he did not disclose, was treated for malaria “having tested negative for Ebola
Virus Disease.” Minister of Health Prof.
Onyebuchi Chukwu restates that at present, today, now, Nigeria has only two confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease.
I don't know why Nigerians are fond of spreading rumours and causing unnecessary panic.
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