The National Orientation Agency NOA has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to educate Nigerians about Human Metapneumovirus as part of efforts to safeguard public health.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director of the Agency, Paul Odenyi, on Monday.
According to the statement, the Director of Health and Social Care at the NOA, Dr Olufemi Ayoola, stated that the campaign is a proactive measure aimed at ensuring Nigerians are well-informed about the virus and ways to prevent its spread.
He clarified that there are no reported cases of HMPV in Nigeria and urged the public not to panic but to maintain good hygiene practices.
