Abia State Government has confirmed the recording of one case of monkey pox in the State. The confirmation was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, after the State Executive Meeting on Monday in Umuahia.
According to the Commissioner, the confirmed case happened around Isiala Ngwa.
He further disclosed that out of the 13 recorded in the State, only one tested positive and nine tested negatives. While two were awaiting classification.
However, to allay the fears of the citizens of the State, the Commissioner, said that there was no casualty yet.
He, therefore, advised residents to maintain personal hygiene and keep social distancing.
The Commissioner stated that a treatment centre had already been set up by the State Government. He said the centre is located at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, Aba.
In the same vein, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Dr Agozi Azodo, called for the need for proper hygiene. She said: “Regular personal hygiene is the best way to protect oneself” from contracting the viral disease.
Azodo also advised residents especially farmers to minimize contact with animals.
She, however, assured that the State Government was ready to deal with the possible outbreak of the disease.
The SA, therefore, urged residents to promptly report any suspected case of the disease.
Azodo also disclosed that the State Government had concluded arrangements to renovate and retrofit 200 Primary Health Centres across the state in 100 days
According to her, the project will commence in the first week of September and delivered before December.
She emphasized that the project is part of the ongoing transformation in the health sector of the state.
source: Vanguard
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