Ebola: Edo urges calm and compliance with safety guidelines

After reports of a confirmed Ebola Virus Disease case in Nigeria, the Edo State Government urged residents to stay calm and follow public health guidance. Health Commissioner Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, represented by Permanent Secretary Dr Eighemherio Ikhumosa, said the state was monitoring developments with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the NCDC. Residents were advised to avoid contact with infected people’s bodily fluids, wash their hands regularly, and not handle their belongings without proper protection. Anyone with symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or muscle pain after possible exposure should seek medical attention promptly, and residents were cautioned against spreading unverified information.