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Ebola: Reps demand immediate release of health emergency funds

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has urged the FG to release health emergency funds following a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja to boost preparedness. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-reps-demand-immediate-release-of-health-emergency-funds/

Ebola: Reps demand immediate release of health emergency funds

The House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to strengthen preventive and emergency medical measures against the spread of Ebola Virus Disease following the confirmation of a case in Abuja. The motion, sponsored by Amobi Ogah, emphasized the need for prompt detection, effective infection prevention and control measures, and coordinated public health intervention to prevent transmission and save lives.

The House also called for the immediate release of outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to boost the country’s preparedness and response capacity.

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