Ebola: Firm urges vigilance, warns against misinformation

SUNU Health Nigeria has urged citizens to remain vigilant following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory. The firm advised the public to follow preventive measures to manage the situation.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, called on Nigerians to observe proper hand hygiene, practice preventive healthcare, and cooperate with public health officials regarding a reported imported Ebola case. Speaking at the inaugural National Self-Care Conference in Abuja, Salako encouraged the public to adopt healthy habits, monitor their health conditions, and seek professional medical attention when necessary.

The minister described self-care, which includes healthy eating, physical activity, and adherence to prescribed medication, as a critical tool for improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on hospitals. However, Salako warned that self-care should not serve as a substitute for professional medical services.

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