FG receives last batch of Ebola Rescue Mission
Federal Ministry of Health yesterday received the last batch of Nigeria’s Ebola rescue teams from Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Linus Awute, while receiving the delegation in Abuja, said the country was happy that all who went for the mission came back safe and sound.
Awute was represented by Dr Sani Gwarzo, Director, Port Health Services, on behalf of the ministry and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
He, however, said that members of the teams would be under health observation for a few days.
He said of 204 persons that went on the mission to Sierra-Leone and Liberia, 188 returned in May, seven came back on Monday, and five returned yesterday.
Awute said two people each from the teams would remain in Sierra Leone and Liberia to round off the assignment.
“The 12 that have arrived are all healthy but we must, under scientific protocol, give them a thorough screening, both for other health conditions and Ebola.
“The contributions of Nigeria cannot be quantified in these countries; it has been very substantial in many forms.
“At the time Nigerians contributed to the work force, many countries were scared that they will get exposed but Nigeria took the lead which opened the minds of others to contribute,” he said.
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