EBOLA IN NIGERIA: MY ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC
EBOLA IN NIGERIA: MY ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC Stay Calm, Stay Informed, Stay Safe: Prevention Is Better Than Cure By B.O. Adegeye (MSc) Health Science and Integrative Medicine Introduction The reported discovery of Ebola virus disease in Abuja, Nigeria, is a serious public health concern that requires attention, awareness, and collective responsibility. However, this is not a time for panic, discrimination, or the spread of unverified information. It is a time for vigilance, prevention, and cooperation with public health authorities. As an Health Educator, my advice to Nigerians is simple: Do not panic, but do not ignore the warning. Prevention, early recognition, and prompt medical attention can save lives. Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread through contact with infected body fluids. Although it can be fatal, the risk of transmission can be reduced through appropriate infection-prevention measures, early identification of suspected cases, and effective publi...