Ebola: FG on top of the situation, says Gbaja

The Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness has expressed confidence in Nigeria's ability to manage the Ebola outbreak. Chairman Femi Gbajabiamila reported to the media after an emergency meeting at the State House on Wednesday. Since the Task Force's inception in June, it has been actively monitoring the situation, allowing for early detection of the index case discovered on Tuesday.

Gbajabiamila highlighted the importance of protocols, passenger screenings, and the passenger's asymptomatic nature, which enabled the swift identification of the infected individual. This swift identification speaks to Nigeria's preparedness in handling such public health threats. Gbajabiamila assured that the Task Force will further enhance its efforts, enforcing protocols and strengthening resources as needed.

The Country Coordinator of the National Centre for Disease Control, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, emphasized Nigeria's competent health authorities, including the private sector and various government agencies, who have established surveillance systems across the country. The federal government, in collaboration with WHO, Africa CDC, and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has activated the incident management system, ensuring readiness to tackle the outbreak.

Pate urged citizens to avoid misinformation and baseless rumors, emphasizing the importance of following public health directives to combat the virus effectively.