Health
Expert urges strategic use of N10bn Ebola preparedness fund
By Folasade Akpan A public health expert has urged the Federal Government to ensure that the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness is directed…
Tag: Ebola
Health
Expert urges Nigerians to stay alert to Ebola symptoms
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu An Infectologist and Vaccinologist, Prof. Nnamdi Onyire, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop…
Health
Anambra strengthens Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreak concerns
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preparedness and response measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) amid concerns…
Health
EU allocates €17.5m to support Ebola response in Africa
By Franca Ofili The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the European Union Commission has allocated 17.5 million euros to…
Health
FG intensifies Ebola preparedness, strengthens border surveillance measures
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has intensified national preparedness and response measures against the possible introduction of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease…
Health
FG assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, boosts national preparedness
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying…
Judiciary
DR Congo reports over 130 suspected Ebola deaths
Ebola Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Health
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak of International Concern
Ebola By Cecilia Ologunagba The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda…
Agriculture
Sustainable livestock systems key to economic growth, food security — Minister
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adoption of sustainable livestock production systems will…
Health
Ebola: Experts urge reactivation of health surveillance system
Surveillance By Lilian U. Okoro Amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) some health experts have called…