Ebola: Kano holds simulation exercise for health workers

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has conducted a simulation exercise to test the state's preparedness for a potential Ebola outbreak. According to Punch, the exercise was held to test readiness for a possible outbreak.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that the simulation served as a practical rehearsal to prepare health workers for emergencies and prevent confusion during actual incidents. The exercise included simulating the process of identifying a suspected case at the state's border or the airport and transporting the patient to the Yar Gaya Isolation Centre.

The KNCDC began taking these preventive steps following information received from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Prof. Muhammad Abbas, the centre's Director-General, advised residents to maintain good hygiene by washing their hands frequently with soap and running water, according to Daily Post Nigeria.

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