As part of efforts to prevent the spread of Monkeypox disease to the state, the Edo State Government has released emergency hotlines to the public and established a situation room for monitoring the disease.
The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Rt. Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the weekly Executive Council meeting held at Government House in Benin on Wednesday.
Ohonbamu also said the EXCO received the design and approved the siting of 20 mini-stadia across the 18 LGAs of the state to serve as grooming ground for youth with sports talent.
Assuring Edo State residents on the proactive plans of government to guard against the spread of Monkey pox to the state, Ohonbamu said government directed the State Ministry of Health to set up a fully-equipped situation room, where it can track and monitor the outbreak.
He advised residents, who observe any seeming symptoms of the disease, to report to the nearest public health facility.
The commissioner said a massive public enlightenment campaign on preventive measures against the disease would be embarked upon across the 18 local government areas of the state.
He said: “The State Ministry of Health has been asked to reactivate an old centre located at Ikpoba Slope area of the state, to serve as a dedicated situation room.
“This is so that the outbreak can be monitored.
“We are calling on citizens to be circumspect but calm and adhere to good health practices that will prevent contacting and spreading of the disease.”
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