By Agbonavbare Victor Omoregbe 

The Democratic Republic of Congo earlier on September reported a total of 7,672 confirmed cases, including 3,699 related deaths 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a health advisory following the update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

A statement signed by the Centre’s Director General, Jide Idris, noted that the development had set the country on a ‘high alert’ as all preparatory activities are ongoing to combat any threat.

The director explained these measures will continue to be reviewed in line with the evolving epidemiological situation and public health risk assessment.

It advised travelers from countries with active or relevant EVD transmission to complete the Health Declaration Form as part of the enhanced public health surveillance and follow-up measures.

The NCDC advised the public to remain vigilant particularly for symptoms consistent with EVD, and to promptly seek medical attention and report relevant travel or exposure history with where applicable.

The Centre noted that the advisory followed its Dynamic Risk Assessment and consultations with relevant public health experts and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

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The Centre emphasized that it remained committed to protecting the health of Nigerians through evidence-based surveillance, preparedness and response to public health threats.