Ekiti Steps Up Disease Surveillance To Prevent Ebola, Diphtheria Spread

The Ekiti State Government has stepped up disease surveillance and rapid response mechanisms across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and diphtheria.

The General Manager, Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme and Pillar Lead for Ebola Risk Communication, Dr Charles Doherty, earlier in his remarks urged residents to report suspected cases of Ebola and Diphtheria to the nearest health facility.

Also speaking, the State Epidemiologist, Dr Bosede Alowooye, said the sensitisation was organised to strengthen prevention, early detection and prompt reporting of suspected cases.

Alowooye said the state was on alert following rep...