Nigerian government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 44 contacts identified for monitoring as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent further…
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DR Congo Ebola Cases Cross 7,000 As Death Toll Nears 3,400
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing its worst Ebola outbreak ever, with 7,022 cases recorded since the epidemic began. According to the latest figures from Congolese authorities, 3,398 people have…
Alert: FG tightens airport, border screening over Ebola
THE Federal Government has intensified health screening at airports, seaports, and land borders across the country as part of measures to prevent the importation of Ebola virus disease into Nigeria. It also…
Nigerian Govt Intensifies Ebola Preparedness Nationwide
THE Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and…
Breaking: Uganda confirms 9 more ebola cases
Nine more Ebola cases have been confirmed in the Ugandan capital Kampala, bringing the total number of known infections to 14 in the last two days. This was confirmed on Monday…