House Of Representatives Summons Minister For Health Over Monkeypox Outbreak

The Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole was on Tuesday, summoned by the House of Representatives over the sudden outbreak of monkeypox virus in the country
A lawmaker from Bayelsa State, Mr. Diri Douye, representing Yenagoa/Kolokuna/Opokuma constituency, raised the issue under matters of urgent national importance, praying that the minister should be summoned. The prayer was immediately passed by a unanimous voice vote.
“The House is concerned by the shocking admission of Adewole that monkeypox could not be confirmed in Nigeria until laboratory investigations by WHO and referral to Dakar, Senegal.
“Again, concerned that the disease has spread to other states, notably Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, in spite of concerted efforts by the Bayelsa State Government since the initial report in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,” Part of the House motion read.Photo Credit: Getty

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