By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Capital FM
Nigerian health authorities are monitoring 44 people who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus after a traveller arriving from Uganda was diagnosed. The tracing operation is part of Nigeria’s response to the outbreak, reports Capital FM.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo surpasses 4,000 deaths and 8,500 cases, while measures are being taken in Kenya and other countries.
21 OctEbola: 31 new cases bring Lubero total to 28121 OctEbola: Uganda reports no confirmed active cases
21 OctNigeria becomes fifth country hit by EbolaThe Nigerian government has announced that a traveller who arrived in Abuja from Uganda has Ebola and that 44 people who had close contact with her have been identified. The announcement reiterates information already published about the case and contacts, while the outbreak in DR Congo has exceeded 9,000 cases and 4,381 deaths, according to Nigerian authorities.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: France 24 ·
After an Ebola case was confirmed in Abuja, Nigerian health authorities identified 44 people who may have been in contact with the patient, who recently arrived from Uganda. Teams continue contact tracing and monitoring, while Health and Social Welfare Minister Ali Pate urges the public to wash their hands and avoid contact with bodily fluids, according to the federal government.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
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🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
After a case of Ebola was confirmed in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, former vice-president Atiku Abubakar urged the public to remain calm and asked the authorities to continue contact tracing. He also urged Nigerians to follow health advice and avoid unverified information, according to a statement by the African Democratic Congress candidate.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
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