The federal government said it has heightened surveillance at all points of entry in the country following the outbreak of bed bug infestation in France and some parts of Europe.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate disclosed that the ministry remains committed to ensuring that appropriate public measures and responses are put in place to contain the bed bug infestation nationwide.
According to a statement, issued in Abuja, by Patricia Deworitshe, Director, Media & Public Relations, Pate revealed that the ministry has developed a draft sheet, which will be in circulation soon to strengthen awareness and health education on the control of bed bugs.
"Pate urged the public to cooperate with Port Health Officers at points of entry in the course of their surveillance activities.
Bed bugs are small, flat reddish-brown wingless insects that infest beds, sofas, luggage’s and other furniture’s. They often crawl onto people’s body or luggage’s to travel to new surroundings.
"While they are not known to cause any illness, their bites causes discomfort, itching, anxiety, sleep disturbances, depression and allergies.
Early detection is key to controlling their infestation, as they are capable of putting everyone at risk.,"the statement said.
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