We're Closely Monitoring Ebola Situation — Nigerian Govt

WHO declares emergency over Ebola outbreak as NCDC intensifies surveillance

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) following

We're closely monitoring Ebola situation — Nigerian Govt

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says it has stepped up surveillance and emergency response following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a confirmed imported case in Uganda. In a public health advisory signed by NCDC Director-General, Dr  Jide Idris, the agency said it was closely monitoring developments in affected countries and coordinating preparedness effo…

NCDC raises surveillance as Ebola resurfaces in Congo, Uganda

The NCDC has intensified Ebola surveillance in Nigeria following outbreaks in Congo and Uganda. Learn about preparedness measures and how to stay safe. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-raises-surveillance-as-ebola-resurfaces-in-congo-uganda/

Ebola Outbreak: Expert Urges Increased Public Awareness, Preventive Measures In Nigeria

A Consultant and Clinical Microbiologist at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Dr Abdullahi Nasiru, has urged the government and relevant agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns to educate Nigerians on precautionary measures following the recent Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Nasiru made the call during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday. “I think there is also a need for g…

Nigeria on High Alert as WHO Declares Ebola Emergency of International

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that although the country currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), it is, nevertheless, actively strengthening surveillance. This comes as the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of […]

Nigeria Tightens Surveillance, WHO Declares Emergency As Ebola Kills 88 In Congo

Ebola The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that although currently Nigeria has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), it is, nevertheless, actively strengthening surveillance, following the death of 88 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and a reported imported case in Uganda. In a statement by its […]