As concerns over Ebola prevention grow, the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has shared 10 safety guidelines for the public.
The advice focuses on personal hygiene, recognising symptoms and avoiding contact with infected bodily fluids.
Residents are also urged to report suspected cases quickly and rely on trusted health information.
Although Ebola can be serious, people can reduce the risk of infection by following health guidance.
The LSDPC also warns against spreading rumours or stigmatising people.
The following Ebola prevention tips highlight simple steps residents can take to protect themselves and others.
Wash your hands regularly by Using soap and running water, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
Avoid bodily fluids, do not touch blood, vomit, saliva, urine or faeces from someone suspected of having Ebola.
Know the symptoms, watch for fever, severe headache, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and unexplained bleeding.
Report suspected symptoms, If symptoms develop after possible exposure, contact the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on 6232 before visiting a hospital.
Follow contact tracing advice, anyone identified as a contact should follow health officials’ instructions. Monitoring may continue for 21 days after the last exposure.
Stay away from sick or dead wild animals, avoid handling bats and non-human primates. Handle and cook meat safely.
Do not share contaminated items, avoid sharing clothing, bedding, needles or personal-care items that may carry infected bodily fluids.
Care for suspected patients safely, do not care for someone suspected of having Ebola without proper training and protective equipment.
Share verified information, get updates from trusted sources, including the NCDC and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Avoid panic and stigma, Ebola does not spread simply because people live in the same city or share public spaces with someone who has no symptoms.
Ebola mainly spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms.
It can also spread through contaminated materials.
Early reporting, good hygiene and proper contact tracing are important for controlling outbreaks.
Anyone who suspects exposure should seek guidance from health officials.
The Ebola prevention tips shared by LSDPC encourage residents to stay alert without spreading fear or misinformation.
