{
  "id": 16061305,
  "title": "Afternoon recap: Sowore, APC scribe clash, Ebola update, other top stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/afternoon-recap-sowore-apc-scribe-clash-ebola-update-other-top-stories",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-22T15:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-sowore-apc-scribe-clash-ebola-update-other-top-stories/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a political clash, APC scribe Sowore criticized the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, over plans to inaugurate the presidential campaign council at Aso Villa in Abuja. Sowore referred to himself as a \"skit maker\" and \"comedian,\" prompting Basiru to question his political relevance. Meanwhile, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, disclosed that there is no licensed treatment or vaccine for the Ebola strain causing the current outbreak in Nigeria. He explained that the infected patient is receiving supportive medical care, and the body is fighting the infection through its immune response. The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jean Kaseya, attributed the absence of an approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola to lack of international interest, suggesting that a vaccine would already be available if the disease affected Western countries due to its higher outbreak rate in those regions.",
  "summary": "From the latest political developments and government policies to breaking news from the metro, key updates from the health sector, exciting happenings in entertainment, and the latest results and headlines from the world of sports, we have gathered the stories you need to know at this time. 1. APC scribe, Sowore clash over Aso Villa Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "APC scribe Sowore criticized Basiru over campaign council plans",
    "No licensed treatment or vaccine for current Ebola strain in Nigeria",
    "Lack of international interest prevents Ebola vaccine development"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘It has gotten worse’ - NCDC gives update on Ebola patient’s condition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/it-has-gotten-worse-ncdc-gives-update-on-ebola-patients-condition",
        "published": "2026-10-21T15:05:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘She’s a diplomat’, NCDC gives update on Abuja Ebola patient",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/shes-a-diplomat-ncdc-gives-update-on-abuja-ebola-patient",
        "published": "2026-10-21T15:12:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}