The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tuesday, in a statement signed by the the minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, warning Nigerians to desist from consuming bush meat including rodents and others, following official confirmation of Monkey pox in Nigeria by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, on May 29,2022.
Abubakar said the Ministry wants to ensure the situation is contained and brought under control which, they gave the following steps for people to adhere to; People must avoid contact with persons suspected to be infected with Monkey Pox at home and at work places, Hunters and dealers of bushmeat should desist from the practice forthwith to prevent any further occurrence,
He also added that, “All operators of Zoos, Parks, Conservation and Recreational centers keeping non-human primates in their domains must ensure strict compliance with their biosecurity protocols aimed at preventing their contacts with humans.
Abubakar however, urged Nigerians to report suspected cases of any pox-like lesions seen on humans or animals to the nearest human or veterinary clinics respectively.
