Harnie Gold
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The Nigerian Government has announced a ban on the sale of bush meat to prevent the spread of monkeypox across the West Africa Country. Monkeypox is a highly contagious virus that can cause severe illness in humans
The virus is also known to be fatal in many cases. The government's announcement comes as research shows that bush meat is a major source of the monkeypox virus, so have to move quickly in banning the sales and consumption of bush meat, which includes eating a snake, monkey meat, and many others.
The ban is in response to an increase in cases of monkeypox in Nigeria. The disease is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to serious health complications, including death.
The federal government through the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar on Tuesday May 31 announced the ban on the sale and consumption of bush meat in Nigeria due to the resurgence of Monkeypox disease. Also: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been over thousands of cases of monkeypox reported in humans across Africa nations lately. This number is likely much higher because many cases go unreported, in this part of the world.
Dr Mohammad Abubakar, in his statement,said that, "Hunters and dealers of ‘bushmeat’ must desist from the practice to prevent any possibility of ‘spillover’ of the pathogen in Nigeria." we understand that bushmeat hunting is business for many, but at the moment, those into Bush meat hunting, killing and saling, should please stop, their health and the health of Nigerians should come first
He further stated that, “Transport of wild animals and their products within and across borders should be suspended/restricted." This directive is coming as a result of the resurgence of Monkeypox disease in the country with 21 recorded cases and one death as reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Below Is A Copy Of His statement
Due to “Following the recent confirmation of Monkeypox (MP) resurgence cases in Nigeria on May 29, 2022, involving 21 persons, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), where it was said to have led to the death of one person with co-morbidity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD), through the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services, is collaborating with NCDC and stakeholders in the One Health Team to ensure the situation is contained and brought under control.
“People must avoid contact with persons suspected to be infected with Monkeypox at home and at workplaces.
“Hunters and dealers of ‘bushmeat’ must desist from the practice to prevent any possibility of ‘spillover’ of the pathogen in Nigeria.
“Transport of wild animals and their products within and across borders should be suspended/restricted
“Silos, stores and other agricultural storage facilities must institute active rodent control measures to prevent contacts and possible contamination of Monkeypox virus with foodstuff.
“Operators of zoos, parks, conservation and recreational centres keeping non-human primates in their domains must ensure strict compliance with biosecurity protocols to prevent contacts with humans.
“Veterinary clinics, veterinary teaching hospitals and veterinary health institutions across the country must ensure vigilance to pick up possible signs and symptoms of Monkeypox in non-human primate (NHP) patients.
“We must also ensure regular handwashing using strong disinfectant anytime we handle NHP and rodents.
“We must also discourage consumption, trade and keeping of NHP as well as rodents as pets in our homes.
“The public is advised to report any pox-like lesions seen on humans or animals to the nearest human or veterinary clinics.” I'm Harnie, reporting from World Forum Live, Click Here to Sign Up for 100% Free, start writing and publishing your story here at www.worldforumlive.com, be a voice for your country, become a reporter, publish your articles and be ready by millions of people all over the world
The virus is also known to be fatal in many cases. The government's announcement comes as research shows that bush meat is a major source of the monkeypox virus, so have to move quickly in banning the sales and consumption of bush meat, which includes eating a snake, monkey meat, and many others.
The ban is in response to an increase in cases of monkeypox in Nigeria. The disease is a highly contagious viral infection that can lead to serious health complications, including death.
The federal government through the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar on Tuesday May 31 announced the ban on the sale and consumption of bush meat in Nigeria due to the resurgence of Monkeypox disease. Also: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been over thousands of cases of monkeypox reported in humans across Africa nations lately. This number is likely much higher because many cases go unreported, in this part of the world.
Dr Mohammad Abubakar, in his statement,said that, "Hunters and dealers of ‘bushmeat’ must desist from the practice to prevent any possibility of ‘spillover’ of the pathogen in Nigeria." we understand that bushmeat hunting is business for many, but at the moment, those into Bush meat hunting, killing and saling, should please stop, their health and the health of Nigerians should come first
He further stated that, “Transport of wild animals and their products within and across borders should be suspended/restricted." This directive is coming as a result of the resurgence of Monkeypox disease in the country with 21 recorded cases and one death as reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Below Is A Copy Of His statement
Due to “Following the recent confirmation of Monkeypox (MP) resurgence cases in Nigeria on May 29, 2022, involving 21 persons, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), where it was said to have led to the death of one person with co-morbidity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development (FMARD), through the Department of Veterinary & Pest Control Services, is collaborating with NCDC and stakeholders in the One Health Team to ensure the situation is contained and brought under control.
“People must avoid contact with persons suspected to be infected with Monkeypox at home and at workplaces.
“Hunters and dealers of ‘bushmeat’ must desist from the practice to prevent any possibility of ‘spillover’ of the pathogen in Nigeria.
“Transport of wild animals and their products within and across borders should be suspended/restricted
“Silos, stores and other agricultural storage facilities must institute active rodent control measures to prevent contacts and possible contamination of Monkeypox virus with foodstuff.
“Operators of zoos, parks, conservation and recreational centres keeping non-human primates in their domains must ensure strict compliance with biosecurity protocols to prevent contacts with humans.
“Veterinary clinics, veterinary teaching hospitals and veterinary health institutions across the country must ensure vigilance to pick up possible signs and symptoms of Monkeypox in non-human primate (NHP) patients.
“We must also ensure regular handwashing using strong disinfectant anytime we handle NHP and rodents.
“We must also discourage consumption, trade and keeping of NHP as well as rodents as pets in our homes.
“The public is advised to report any pox-like lesions seen on humans or animals to the nearest human or veterinary clinics.” I'm Harnie, reporting from World Forum Live, Click Here to Sign Up for 100% Free, start writing and publishing your story here at www.worldforumlive.com, be a voice for your country, become a reporter, publish your articles and be ready by millions of people all over the world
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