| From: | Ladun Liadi |
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A Port Harcourt resident who says it's best for health officials and the government at large in Port Harcourt to name the diplomat who brought in Ebola virus into the State, which has also killed the doctor who has been secretly treating him in an undisclosed hotel, sent in a mail this afternoon demanding that the Government disclose this vital information which will help safe the people of Port Harcourt. Here's is unedited mail.
Dear Ladun,
How are you? I am a regular blog visitor and a big fan. I have never written you before and I want to remain anonymous. This Ebola Epidemic is very serious and I believe we must all do our own bit to contain this virus. Social media has become a very fast way of passing on information and also an effective/persuasive means of getting our authorities to act. I have contacted you because I know that you have a platform to reach out to as many people as possible. Continue below...
We all know that the deadly Ebola Virus has been imported into PHC (my city sobs...) because of some ignorant,selfish people. Now even worse off, the people are at more risk because the govt for reasons best know to them (I suspect political etc), have refused to disclose the name of the hotel and diplomat concerned. Now if vital information like this is withheld from the masses how do they intend to contain the spread of this virus in PHC? We all know that there has been a lot of contact with the supposedly infected persons ( both primary and secondary). This information needs to be passed on so people that have made contact can come out to get tested and treated.
The names of the hospitals concerned and the medical doc have been revealed. But why is the name of the hotel and the said diplomat held back? Could this be because it is a "big men's hotel/even govt owned" or "big man" respectively. Rumour has it that the hotel is a government owned hotel and this info is concealed because some political rally is scheduled to hold in PHC next week and they do not need this kind of bad publicity because it is bad for business. If this is true, then this is sheer wickedness as this hotel is still open and functional. Thereby putting the public at risk. Like i said it is a rumour and I cannot confirm this. However, our people say there is no smoke without fire.
The bottom line is that we are not well equipped to fight this kind of epidermic head on. We don't even have one vaccine "na beg we dey beg other countries wey get, to help us". Therefore, the best way out of this is to tackle it at the early stages before it spreads like wild fire. For this to happen, our people must be sincere, devoid of any selfish interest, pass on all vital information to the masses and create full awareness. So that people can take precautionary measure to protect themselves and those who have made contact with infected persons can also turn up for testing and treatment.
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For goodness sakes this virus is very contagious just by mere contact with an infected persons body fluid. The earlier we act, the better for us. We must show love and be our brothers keeper. Do not hide your family members or friends who you suspect have made contact with infected persons or areas. Report yourself if you are at risk or them as the case maybe, so that you can get help and live....otherwise you will KPAI and others you love who were in contact with you will follow too suit, except God saves you.
Ebola is so bad in neighbouring african countries because of lack of information and slow action at the very early stages. However, I must commend Lagos state and Federal for their swift action in Lagos. They reduced the Ebola infected cases to only 1, until we got the sad new of PHC. Please Rivers State must act fast because this is no joke and definitely not some political rivalry. We at the break of an epidermic and innocent lives are at stake.
EBOLA IS DEADLY....E NO KNOW WHO BE BIG MAN OR POOR MAN...IT KILLETH ALMOST ALL IN CONTACT EXCEPT GOD DELIVERS YOU....
Thank you for passing this on until it gets to the authorities and something is done....Please i want remain anonymous because i have a bright future by God's grace...This is Nigeria...i no dey for police arrest or torture because I questioned our leaders on some issues.
God bless you.
Kind Regards
Rida
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