Ebola: Delta Steps Up Preparedness, Reviews Emergency Response Measures

The Delta State government is reviewing its disease surveillance and emergency response arrangements across the state. to guard against a possible Ebola outbreak.

 Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, made this known during a meeting with the permanent secretary, Directors and Staff of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health.

The meeting reviewed existing surveillance systems, emergency response plans and the availability of resources needed to respond to a possible outbreak across the 25 local government areas.

Onojaeme stressed the need for health officials to remain alert and ensure that any suspected case is identified and reported without delay.

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