Lagos Waste Management Authority issues Ebola advisory to health facilities
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority has issued a precautionary advisory to health facilities and medical waste handlers in Lagos State following reports of an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in parts of East Africa. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, LAWMA's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, stated that the advisory aims to ensure vigilance and compliance with infection prevention and medical waste management protocols. He emphasized that there are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola in Lagos State or Nigeria, but preparedness is crucial for disease prevention. Health facilities and licensed medical waste operators are urged to strengthen infection prevention and control measures and adhere to approved medical waste management protocols. The advisory directs health facilities to reinforce infection prevention measures, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, safe handling of medical specimens, environmental decontamination, and strict segregation of infectious waste. Medical waste handlers and transporters are advised to follow approved procedures for collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious waste, and to consistently use protective equipment. LAWMA will monitor compliance and engage stakeholders to maintain high standards of medical waste management. Health institutions are encouraged to review infection prevention protocols and report any suspected public health concerns. Lagos State remains on high alert, sustaining su
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