The National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Borno State has urged residents to stay calm and observe preventive measures following stories of an Ebola outbreak in Abuja.
The company’s State Director, Michael Bdliya, gave the recommendation in an announcement issued in Maiduguri on Wednesday by its Head of Communication and Media, Danladi Emmanuel.
Bdliya directed Community Mobilisation Officers throughout the state’s 27 native authorities areas to start sensitisation campaigns on Ebola prevention.
He instructed the officers to work with conventional and spiritual leaders, neighborhood associations, colleges, market teams and well being employees to disseminate correct data.
The company suggested residents to keep up private and environmental hygiene, wash their fingers commonly with cleaning soap and clear water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
It additionally urged residents to get rid of waste correctly, keep away from contact with suspected circumstances and search medical consideration in the event that they develop signs.
Bdliya cautioned in opposition to rumours and misinformation, urging residents to depend on credible data from related well being authorities.
He mentioned the company was collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the Borno State Ministry of Health to observe developments and supply updates.
