Epidemiological updates from

Health Information Unit, National Arbovirus and Vectors Research Centre, Enugu, Nigeria.

Date: 14th August 2014.

Guinea Liberia Sierra Leone Ebola Map August 7 2014 [Situation map of Outbreak as of 7th August 2014]

Updates of the Ebola Virus Disease

Between 7th and 9th August 2014, a total of 69 new cases of Ebola virus disease (laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspect cases) as well

as 52 deaths were reported from Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.[WHO- GAR]

Guinea, 11 new cases and 6 deaths; Liberia, 45 new cases and 29 deaths;

Nigeria, 0 new cases and 0 deaths; Sierra Leone, 13 new cases and 17 deaths.

Current Status in Nigeria.

[Lagos,

Enugu??] >>

Confirmed, Probable and suspected cases and deaths from Ebola virus disease in Guinea,

Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, as at 9th August 2014

*The total number of cases is subject to change due to on- going reclassification, retrospective investigation,

and availability of laboratory results.

* Data reported in the Disease Outbreak News are based on official information reported by Ministries of

Health.

Timeline of the Ebola Disease outbreak

A timeline of the outbreak follows, using data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

The table also includes suspected cases that have yet to be confirmed for the virus.

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News

Status of Ebola Disease outbreak as at 11th August 2014

Ebola Virus in Nigeria.

•Nigeria’s Minister for Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed the existence of ten full-blown cases of Ebola 22 days after the virus berthed in Nigeria

•He also said 177 people are currently under surveillance and are being regularly checked to see if they have contracted the virus.

•Source: SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK

August 11, 2014

Ebola Virus in Enugu ??

•Infected Nigerian nurse travelled to Enugu despite medical advice.

• Of the 198 persons under surveillance, 177 of them are in Lagos while 21 are in Enugu as a result of the nurse’s journey.

• So far the number of people that have been traced is

198. Out of this number, 177 are in Lagos.

• Some are in quarantine, some are being monitored by health specialists.

•Source: PREMIUM TIMES Nigeria.

August 13th , 2014

Ebola Virus in Enugu ??

•Infected Nigerian nurse travelled to Enugu despite medical advice

• The nurse who died after contracting Ebola Virus Disease from index case – Liberian Patrick Sawyer – refused to heed to warning against travel and has caused the quarantine of 21 persons in Enugu.

• This was made known by Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s

Information Minister, who addressed journalists on Wednesday after the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting, FEC.

• 10 out of the 198 persons identified as primary and secondary contacts with the late Liberian carrier, Patrick Sawyer, have tested positive to the virus.

•Source: SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK

August 13th , 2014

Ebola Virus: Response Preparedness in NAVRC?

How Ready are We?

Any Measueres?

Are we upbeat?

Precautions for Scientific officers on entomological surveillance

NAVRC: Can we handle this ebola threat?

Ebola Virus Disease [EVD]

A message from:

National Arbovirus and Vectors Research Centre,

Enugu-Nigeria.

What is Ebola Virus Disease? It is a type of haemorrhagic fever caused by Ebola Virus which kills 50 to 90% of those infected. Signs and symptoms appear between 2 and 21 days.

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How can one be infected? By direct contact with blood, urine, semen and body secretion like

saliva, sweat, tears of infected symptomatic persons or animals; By direct contact with contaminated surfaces and medical equipment

particularly needles and other sharp objects; By direct contact with infected dead persons; By processing and eating infected animals like bats and other bush

meat.

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How can infected persons be recognized? The early signs can be confused with that of malaria and typhoid fever; The signs and symptoms include: sudden high fever, headache, cough,

sore throat, stomach ache, vomiting, diarrhea. Later signs include: muscular pain, intense weakness, bleeding from

the mouth, eyes, nose, anus and loss of consciousness, massive internal bleeding and possibly death.

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How Can This Disease Be Prevented? Hands should be washed regularly with soap and clean water; or by

using hand sanitizers; Avoid direct contact with sweat, blood and body fluids; Avoid handshakes and unnecessary body contacts like hogging, etc. Limit being in crowded places; Avoid contact with animals that transmit this virus and their body fluids; Health workers should put on protective gears and adopt strict infection

control measures when caring for a suspected patient; Isolate infected persons from the public to prevent spread of the

disease; Avoid contact with infected dead bodies; Avoid staying close to infected persons who sneeze or cough without

covering their nose or mouth as this promotes transmission.

For more Information please contact:

Health Information Unit, National Arbovirus and Vectors Research Centre, No. 33 Park Avenue, GRA, Enugu- Nigeria Call: 08033905784| 08037154575| 080377154575|08181860842

OR Email: navrc.fmh@gmail.com

ebolainfo@health.gov.ng [Federal Ministry of Health]

FACTS SHEET ON EBOLA VIRUS

1. Ebola virus disease is one of numerous viral haemorrhagic fevers.

2. The first ebola disease was discovered in Zaire in 1976 near the Ebola

River from where the virus took its name.

3. It is caused by Ebola virus.

4. Symptoms usually begin from 2 to 21 days after infection.

5. The natural reservoir hosts of Ebola virus remain unknown but fruit

bats and monkeys have been incriminated as the most likely

reservoirs.

6. As at 11th August, 2014, there were a total of 1975 cases and 1069

deaths recorded across Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

There were 12 laboratory confirmed cases and 3 deaths resulting

from the disease in Nigeria.

7. The main mode of transmission from human to human is by direct

contact with blood and body fluid secretions of symptomatic

infected person; or Exposure to objects and surfaces that have been

contaminated with infected secretions.

8. Unprotected healthcare providers attending to Ebola patients are at

risk.

9. Regular hand washing and personal hygiene reduces the risk of

Ebola infection.

10. It is not known to be air or water borne.

* Report suspected cases to the nearest health facility. There are Chances of survival if detected early.

Now you Know… What next ???