We Will Beat Ebola - Jonathan

Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan has told the nations citizens not to fret and stay alert as they try to contain the Ebola virus in the nation.

In a statement delivered by his vice, Namadi Sambo, at the inauguration of the National Trauma Centrein Abuja.

The President urged Nigerians to be careful and take all steps to secure their loved ones from this curse, he also told the nation that his administration has put in place measures and facilities for detection and management of the disease.

The statement read: “It will also be appropriate, at this time, to say a few words about the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak, which has taken the lives of many in some West African countries and of which we have recorded two deaths here in Nigeria.

“It is regrettable that the emergence of the disease on our shores was due to migration and transmission.

“It is important that we avoid panic and take the highest possible care in hygiene and contact, and by adhering to guidelines issued by the Federal Ministry of Health.

“We have put measures and facilities in place for detection and management and are working in concert with the international community to stem its spread. We must remain at high alert.“

He went on and said that his administration has followed all the steps prioritised in the National Strategic Health Development Plan to meet international standards.

He continued: “We have also progressively improved healthcare financing and priority interventions.

“We are determined to realise our transformational goals in the health sector by adequately funding the sector both in the provision of infrastructure, as exemplified by the construction of this Trauma Centre, as well as ensuring a conducive environment for the workforce.

“Let me also, emphasise that a Trauma Centre functions optimally when its component units work together.

“As health personnel, you are all integral to the delivery of the comprehensive care that would be needed by distressed patients,“ he said.

The Ebola virus has thrown Nigeria into a state of Panic after being introduced into the nation by one Patrick Sawyer of Liberia.

The now deceased man had brought known of his illness but decided to fly into the nation of over 160 million citizens.

Source: Legit.ng