Health
Enugu strengthens disease surveillance over Ebola case in Abuja
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu State Government says it has strengthened disease surveillance and placed health officials on alert across the state’s 17 local…
Tag: Ebola
Health
NCDC convenes first incident management meeting to coordinate Ebola response
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday convened its first Incident Management Meeting following Nigeria’s official declaration…
Health
WAHO strengthens surveillance after Nigeria confirms Ebola case
By Franca Ofili The West African Health Organization (WAHO) says it is strengthening regional health surveillance following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported Ebola Virus…
Health
FG urges self-care to contain Ebola
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to practise self-care, including regular hand hygiene and appropriate disinfection, to support efforts to contain…
Politics
Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funding, mandatory screening
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday urged the federal government to release emergency funds from the Service-Wide Vote to tackle the Ebola…
Health
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still serious – Africa CDC
By Franca Ofili The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
Health
Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days
By Franca Ofili Uganda has officially declared its Ebola outbreak over after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, the Africa…
Health
CEPI funds $4.17m studies to test Ebola vaccines against Bundibugyo virus
By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) says it has committed 4.17 million dollars to four research projects to determine whether…
Health
Experts warn Nigerians against Ebola misinformation Ebola
Ebola By Fabian Ekeruche Public health experts have warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation about the Ebola Virus Disease, saying false claims could fuel panic…
Health
Ebola outbreak worsens as death toll rises – Africa CDC
By Franca Ofili The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, says the worsening Ebola outbreak…