{
  "id": 16518870,
  "title": "Lagos steps up Ebola surveillance, urges calm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/lagos-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-urges-calm-16518870",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-25T20:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-urges-calm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Lagos State Government has ramped up its surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent, detect, and respond to potential Ebola Virus Disease cases, reassuring residents that there is no reason for panic. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated that the state is strengthening surveillance, risk communication, and community engagement, as well as collaborating with relevant agencies at points of entry, such as the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), to ensure early detection and prompt response to any suspected cases. Abayomi urged residents to remain calm, vigilant, and to adhere to recommended preventive measures, emphasizing that the state is ready to handle any public health threats that may arise.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Zamfara steps up Ebola containment measures after Passenger with 38°C fever arrives airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/zamfara-steps-up-ebola-containment-measures-after-passenger-with-38-c",
        "published": "2026-10-25T17:10:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Kebbi steps up Ebola screening at airport, land borders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/kebbi-steps-up-ebola-screening-at-airport-land-borders",
        "published": "2026-10-25T18:53:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}