Ebola Case: FG says political campaigns, public gatherings can continue for now

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, affirmed on Thursday that there is no urgent need to cancel political campaigns, conferences, or other large gatherings in Nigeria following the importation of an Ebola virus disease case. However, the government remains prepared to review the situation and implement appropriate restrictions if the outbreak escalates.

Pate emphasized that decisions would be based solely on scientific evidence and public health considerations. The patient, who arrived in Nigeria asymptomatic, is recovering and has shown encouraging signs of improvement, according to lab results. The Ministry of Health is working closely with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other partners to manage the situation, mobilizing resources domestically and internationally to strengthen preparedness and containment efforts.