Ebola: NCDC raises importation risk, says Nigeria remains case-free
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are currently no cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. Director-General Jide Idris emphasized the importance of preparedness in light of recent outbreaks in neighboring countries. He urged the public to remain calm and informed while the agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
- ▪The NCDC has conducted a dynamic risk assessment, classifying the risk of Ebola importation into Nigeria as high.
- ▪There are currently no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria.
- ▪NCDC has completed readiness assessments in 549 health facilities across 32 states.
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Add us on Google The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to remain calm, assuring that the country currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Director-General of NCDC, Jide Idris, gave the assurance during a media briefing on Friday in Lagos. The briefing provided updates on the country’s preparedness and response efforts following outbreaks of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Mr Idris said that since confirmation of the outbreaks in the region, the NCDC had intensified preparedness activities nationwide to ensure Nigeria remained ready to rapidly detect, investigate, contain and respond to any potential importation of the disease.
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