Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed a case of imported ebola disease.
The coordinating Minister of health and social welfare, Dr Ali Pate announced the development in a statement in Abuja.
Pate announced the development after a laboratory confirmation of the case.
The confirmed case of Ebola disease was recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Government has identified 44 close contacts for tracing to prevent further transmission.
In a swift reaction, President Tinubu has Directed urgent measures to prevent further spread.
Professor Pate said the
outbreak has been contained, assuring that Nigeria has expertise to respond and curtail it’s spread. (vitalnewsngr.com)
