The Rivers state Ministry of Health says the infected sister of Late Doctor Iyke Enamoah has been successfully treated and discharged from the isolation centre.
The sister, Chinyere Enamoah had been infected with the Ebola Virus Disease while caring for his brother.
State Commissioner for Health, Sampson Parker at a media briefing said the successful treatment of Chinyere justifies the effort of the state government to combat the outbreak of the virus.
Parker also disclosed that an eighteen month old baby is currently showing signs of the virus and being tested at the quarantines centre.
“We have successfully treated and discharged our first Ebola patient.
“She was positive and she has now been treated successfully. She is now negative.
“Right now, we have another admission. It is a child, an infant of 18 months has just been admitted. He is currently being tested. When the results are out, we will let you know.
“All hands will be on deck to make sure that we are prepared for any eventuality,” Parker said.
On the resumption of schools as announced by the Federal Government, Parker said Rivers state government was yet to decide on whether the schools will be allowed to open.
DailyPost reports that the State Commissioner for Health, Sampson Parker led members of the NMA and other health stakeholders to Ahaoda East and West for a routine sensitization programme.
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