Edo records three cases of Monkeypox – Health Ministry

The Edo State Government on Tuesday confirmed the outbreak of Monkeypox in the state. DAILY POST reports that Dr Ojeifo Stephenson, Director of Public Health disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health.

Stephenson said three patients suspected with Monkeypox were reported in the past 72 hours in the state.

He said the patients who have been isolated are currently receiving care at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH). Irrua and Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi respectively.

He said the state, in collaboration with other stakeholders, would continue to provide the public with additional informative and educational materials as necessary.

Stephenson, however, urged all residents in the state to maintain strict Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures at all times.

He said the IPC measures should be regular hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based sanitizer, disinfecting surfaces and objects, managing waste properly, and practising respiratory hygiene by covering while coughing and sneezing and using masks in crowded areas.

He advised that any suspected cases of Monkeypox should be reported to state officials of the ministry.

Edo records three cases of Monkeypox – Health Ministry