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The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has advised the citizens of Kogi state to be calm following the emergence of a mysterious disease in the state which has killed over 50 people.
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In a statement issued on Friday, NCDC said samples for routine laboratory investigation have been taken from the sick and results are being awaited.
The agency said it "is supporting Kogi and Kwara States in ongoing investigations and our Rapid Response Team is ready to be deployed as required. We are constantly working with all the State Epidemiologists to ensure the health security of all Nigerians, by developing our laboratory capacity and ability to respond rapidly.
"We ask members of the public to continue to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation measures are in place at all times and avoid self-medication. They are also encouraged to report to a health facility immediately if they experience symptoms such as sudden high fever, especially if it does not respond to conventional remedies.
"Health workers should ensure universal care precautions while handling patients at all times. If common causes of febrile illnesses are ruled out, health workers should inform the Local Government or State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) and ensure immediate laboratory investigation.
"We will continue to work with the States to monitor the current situation and will share new information received, proactively. Our communication channels remain open.
Related: Mysterious Hemorrhaging Disease Kills 50 In Kogi
In a statement issued on Friday, NCDC said samples for routine laboratory investigation have been taken from the sick and results are being awaited.
The agency said it "is supporting Kogi and Kwara States in ongoing investigations and our Rapid Response Team is ready to be deployed as required. We are constantly working with all the State Epidemiologists to ensure the health security of all Nigerians, by developing our laboratory capacity and ability to respond rapidly.
"We ask members of the public to continue to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation measures are in place at all times and avoid self-medication. They are also encouraged to report to a health facility immediately if they experience symptoms such as sudden high fever, especially if it does not respond to conventional remedies.
"Health workers should ensure universal care precautions while handling patients at all times. If common causes of febrile illnesses are ruled out, health workers should inform the Local Government or State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) and ensure immediate laboratory investigation.
"We will continue to work with the States to monitor the current situation and will share new information received, proactively. Our communication channels remain open.
