YENAGOA, Nigeria — The Bayelsa State Government has dismissed rumors of an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the state, assuring residents that no confirmed case has been recorded in any part of the territory.
The clarification was made on Saturday by the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, following widespread public concern and panic over unverified reports of suspected cases.
According to health authorities, the state Ministry of Health has actively intensified public health surveillance and preventive measures across all eight local government areas to prevent any potential importation or transmission of the virus.
The Ministry emphasized that rapid response teams, public health monitoring units, and designated isolation facilities remain on high alert in full alignment with national public health advisories.
The Commissioner urged residents to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified claims, and strictly observe standard hygiene protocols, including regular handwashing and reporting unusual health symptoms to nearby medical facilities.
”The Bayelsa State Government has said no case of Ebola Virus Disease has been confirmed in the state, assuring residents that measures are being strengthened to prevent the possible spread of the disease,” Prof. Brisibe stated.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the public accurately informed while ensuring health institutions across the state maintain total operational readiness.
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