The Abia State Government has confirmed its first case of monkeypox. This was announced by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing following the state Executive Council meeting on Monday in Umuahia. The confirmed case was reported in the Isiala Ngwa area.
According to Kanu, out of 13 suspected cases in the state, one has tested positive for monkeypox, nine have tested negative, and the results of two cases are still pending. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported.
Kanu advised residents to maintain personal hygiene and practice social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. He also noted that a treatment center has been established at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) in Aba.
Dr. Agozi Azodo, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, emphasized the importance of regular personal hygiene as the best protection against the viral disease. She also advised residents, particularly farmers, to minimize contact with animals.
Dr. Azodo, a former Director at the Federal Ministry of Health, reassured residents that the state government is prepared to manage any potential outbreak. She urged people to report any suspected cases promptly.
In addition, Dr. Azodo announced that the state government has plans to renovate and upgrade 200 primary health centers across Abia State within 100 days. This project is set to begin in the first week of September and is expected to be completed by December.
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