{
  "id": 15956419,
  "title": "Ebola: Edo urges calm, preventive measures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ebola-edo-urges-calm-preventive-measures",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-21T21:54:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ebola-edo-urges-calm-preventive-measures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Edo State Government has urged residents to stay calm and follow preventive measures after a new Ebola virus case was confirmed in Nigeria, according to Punch Nigeria.\n\nIn Jigawa State, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has also called for calm and the observation of necessary precautions following reports of a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The state director of the NOA, Mallam Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim, advised residents to rely on information from recognized health authorities and avoid panic.\n\nIbrahim emphasized the importance of public awareness, early reporting of suspected cases, and adherence to health guidelines. He advised maintaining personal and environmental hygiene and avoiding direct contact with the blood or body fluids of persons suspected of being infected. Additionally, he instructed people to report possible exposure immediately and to contact public health authorities for instructions before visiting a healthcare facility if symptoms develop.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Ebola: NOA urges Jigawa residents to stay calm, observe preventive measures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ebola-noa-urges-jigawa-residents-to-stay-calm-observe-preventive",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:42:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ebola: Edo urges calm, preventive measures",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ebola-edo-urges-calm-preventive-measures-15957179",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:00:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}