The Oyo State Government has activated emergency health measures to guard against Ebola Virus Disease following confirmed cases in Uganda and ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the state's Commissioner for Health, said Nigeria has not recorded any Ebola case but confirmed that surveillance has been intensified across all 33 local government areas. The Ebola Virus Disease Technical Working Group has been reactivated, and Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers, Rapid Response Teams, and laboratories are now on alert. Health facilities have been placed on high readiness, and the public is urged to report symptoms such as sudden fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding, especially with a history of travel to affected regions. The government emphasized that no case has been confirmed in Oyo State or Nigeria, but vigilance remains critical. Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information, said Governor Seyi Makinde's administration prioritizes public health security. Collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) is ongoing to ensure coordinated preparedness. Residents are advised not to panic and to support efforts through prompt reporting and adherence to safety guidelines.
The same administration that faced criticism over Lassa fever response is now highlighting Ebola readiness, yet no new funding or infrastructure has been disclosed. While the state urges vigilance, residents in Ibadan and Ogbomoso still rely on under-equipped primary health centres named in past outbreaks. If surveillance depends on public reporting, delays could worsen if clinics remain understaffed. The gap between alert systems and ground-level healthcare capacity remains unaddressed.
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