UNILAG Medical Centre issues Ebola advisory and urges calm

Advisory

The University of Lagos Medical Centre has asked the university community to stay calm, be vigilant and stay informed after recent reports of Ebola virus disease.

The centre stresses that recognising symptoms early, reporting promptly and cooperating with health authorities can lower the risk of transmission.

Ebola is a serious but preventable disease. It is not spread through ordinary airborne routes like influenza, and people without symptoms do not usually transmit it through routine social contact. Symptoms may appear two to 21 days after exposure and can include fever, severe headache, Unusual weakness or fatigue, Muscle pain, Sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea and, in some cases, unexplained bleeding. Because these signs overlap with other illnesses, any recent exposure history should be reported to healthcare professionals.

Members should wash hands regularly, avoid direct contact with blood, vomit, stool or other body fluids of suspected cases, and refrain from handling contaminated clothing or bedding without protective equipment. They should also avoid handling sick or dead wild animals or unsafe contact with bushmeat. The centre advises reliance on trusted information sources and discourages the spread of rumours.

If symptoms develop after possible exposure, individuals should limit contact with others, contact the UNILAG Medical Centre through official channels or notify public health authorities without delay, call ahead before visiting, be honest about travel or exposure history and avoid self‑management at home. The advisory provides the NCDC website and toll‑free line (6232) for further information and confirms that the Medical Centre will continue to work closely with relevant health authorities and provide updates as needed.