Ebola: Plateau reactivates isolation centres, strengthens surveillance

By Golok Nanmwa
JOS – The Plateau State Government has reactivated isolation centres, intensified public awareness campaigns and strengthened disease surveillance as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola into the state.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed this during a press briefing, saying the government had also directed its emergency preparedness team to assess safety measures at the airport and alert local government areas bordering neighbouring states.
“Residents should maintain proper hygiene and avoid contact with potentially infected persons,” Ba’amlong said.
“Maintain good hygiene, wash your hands regularly and avoid direct conta...