{
  "id": 15805191,
  "title": "Ebola case: Atiku urges calm, backs contact tracing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ebola-case-atiku-urges-calm-backs-contact-tracing-15805191",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-20T21:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ebola-case-atiku-urges-calm-backs-contact-tracing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has urged the Nigerian public to remain calm and rely on verified information in light of a confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory. He called for sustained contact tracing, support for affected individuals, and protection for healthcare workers involved in containing the infection. The former Vice-President expressed concern over the case, stating, \"My thoughts are with the patient, and I commend the health professionals working with urgency to contain the infection and protect the public.\" Atiku emphasized the need for clear information and decisive action from authorities to prevent further transmission and avoid panic, urging Nigerians to follow health expert guidance and avoid unverified information.",
  "summary": "ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to remain calm following a confirmed Ebola case in the FCT, backing contact tracing efforts Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-case-atiku-urges-calm-backs-contact-tracing/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ebola case: Atiku urges calm, backs contact tracing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ebola-case-atiku-urges-calm-backs-contact-tracing",
        "published": "2026-10-20T21:10:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}