Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says
A veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the Ebola response, warning that the time taken to detect the confirmed case reveals the need for effective surveillance and contact tracing. The post Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, has stated that the origin of Nigeria's Ebola case remains unclear. Although the patient originated from Uganda, it is uncertain if she contracted the virus in Uganda. Kaseya explained that while the lady arrived from Uganda, the source of infection could be Uganda itself or another location.
Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak, according to Kaseya. The Africa CDC is collaborating with Nigeria, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to trace the source of infection and prevent a diplomatic dispute. The patient, a Nigerian-born individual living in Abuja, arrived in the Federal Capital Territory on October 3 along with her husband after spending time in Uganda.
Uganda's Ministry of Health clarified that the patient was a Nigerian national who traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo for business before crossing into Uganda. Travel through Uganda does not necessarily indicate infection occurred there. Nigeria confirmed the Ebola case on Tuesday.
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