The President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Professor Oladapo Ashiru, has urged Nigerians to avoid kisses, handshakes, hugs and unnecessary physical contact following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja.
Ashiru gave the advice on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television, explaining that Ebola spreads primarily through direct contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person showing symptoms, rather than through the air.
“Ebola is not airborne. But avoid kisses, hugs and handshakes,” he said.
Ashiru urged Nigerians to maintain physical distance and observe strict hygiene and infection prevention measures to reduce the risk of transmission.
