Ebola: As cases rise in Uganda, Nigeria warns against outbreak
NCDC said passengers arriving from Uganda and persons who transited in Uganda are being followed up for 21 days after ...
Tag: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Coronavirus alters ECOWAS free movement protocol
Coronavirus put the free movement protocol of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to unprecedented test.
New UNAIDS chief, Ebola drugs, others dominate health stories last week
The Nigerian government also said over 26 million children under seven years old face the risk of meningitis in 25 ...
Ebola: Nigerian aviation authorities demand high level of vigilance from airlines
WHO has declared the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a Public ...
WHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak as Public Health Emergency
The declaration is based on the continuous spread and unsuccessful efforts to contain the disease in the DRC.
Nigeria not at risk of Ebola outbreak – NCDC
This conclusion was reached following a preliminary risk assessment conducted by the agency on the overall risk of the importation ...
West African nurses, midwives meet in Abuja, urged to improve on emergency management
The Nigerian Health Minister represented Acting President Yemi Osinbajo at the event.
Sierra Leone releases last known Ebola patient from hospital
During the epidemic, it ebbed only to flare back as scientists said sexual transmission was the most likely explanation for ...
New Ebola vaccine a possible “game changer” — WHO
In spite of the news, more conclusive evidence is needed to ascertain the effectiveness of the new vaccine.
Ebola: UN says the identification of patient contacts for daily monitoring in progress
Mali, previously free from Ebola, has been re-infected to become the latest country to register Ebola cases.
Doctor flown to U.S. with Ebola dies at Nebraska hospital
The deceased tested negative for Ebola in a first test.
Mikel, Ronaldo partner FIFA on Ebola campaign
Ebola is currently ravaging parts of West Africa.
Ebola: Chinese team arrives Liberia to man $41 million clinic
China, Africa's biggest trade partner, had come under fire for the level of its response to the Ebola crisis.
Jonathan to attend ECOWAS emergency summit on Ebola
The summit will also be attended by representatives of the UN and WHO.
Cuba harvests huge praises for fight against Ebola in Africa
“Cuba has no financial, construction, or any such interest in our region yet they are sending the most critical resource ...
Ebola: Nigeria to train health workers in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone
The training will last three weeks
UPDATE: Suspected Kaduna Ebola Case Tests Negative
“Several diseases share symptoms with #Ebola and there are other viral haemorrhagic fevers."
Ebola: Nigerian Ambassador to Liberia had no contact with dead victim – Lagos Government
The Lagos State government says it was an official of the federal government that gave it the erroneous information. The ...
Liberian Ebola victim had direct contact with 59 people, Lagos govt. says
Preliminary test results confirm Liberian died of Ebola.
Ebola virus kills 5 in Sierra Leone – WHO
Ebola, which has a fatality rate of 90 per cent, is one of the most contagious viral diseases known. Five ...
Shocking truths about Ebola Virus Disease, By Garba Shehu
“Ebola is a cruel disease. It kills easily but painfully. It also spreads easily.” Nigeria with her population of 160 ...