“There should be massive mobilisation and sensitisation. This is where the NTLC is critical. Our people should be aware about the disease, the dangers inherent in it and what they need to do. We must mount rapid response as our children are returning to school.
The 14 infected states are, Lagos, Osun, Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Zamfara, Jigawa, Plateau and Kano. Also, UNICEF has procured 1.2 million vials as support to the federal government’s response to the outbreak. UNICEF representative, Dr Rownak Khan, said in a meeting with the coordinating minister.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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