Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has stated that index case for Nigeria’s first imported Ebola virus illness was clinically in secure situation earlier than being moved to Switzerland Monday morning.
Pate who confirmed the evacuation of the Ebola affected person by way of his X- deal with stated he granted the approval for referral therapy overseas on behalf of the federal authorities
“I Confirm that, with my approval, earlier this morning, the index case for Nigeria’s first imported Ebola virus illness departed Abuja for Switzerland.
“The index affected person was clinically a lot improved, secure, aware, speaking, and her medical laboratory take a look at outcomes closing in the direction of baseline.
“This does not mean she is not still infectious, hence the strict protocols in place” he stated.
According to the Minister, the affected person was evacuated alongside along with her partner whom he stated has remained asymptomatic.
“I thank all the assorted medical workers for the prime quality care they supplied the affected person in addition to the general public well being personnel who ensured the evacuation was carried out in line with finest public well being measures for such evacuations.
“We will present additional updates later this afternoon after the affected person and her partner lands efficiently in their vacation spot.
“All public health measures are continuing to ensure successful containment of the imported virus. I urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely on information from credible sources”, Pate added.
