FG Reassures Nigerians Over Ebola Preparedness
Nigeria has no confirmed Ebola cases as the government strengthens Ebola preparedness and urges vigilance through verified public health information.
Ebola preparedness remains a priority as the Federal Government confirms there is no verified case of the disease in Nigeria and urges continued vigilance.
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. The reassurance came from Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris during the inaugural meeting of the Communication Sub-Committee of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats in Abuja on Thursday.
Idris said Nigeria remains free of confirmed Ebola infections but warned that recent developments in other parts of Africa highlight the need for stronger Ebola preparedness and continuous vigilance. He praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Presidential Task Force, describing the move as a proactive step to protect public health through effective planning, coordination and rapid response.
The minister stressed that clear, accurate and science-based communication is essential during any public health emergency. He warned that misinformation and rumours could weaken public confidence and disrupt response efforts. According to him, Ebola preparedness depends not only on health measures but also on ensuring that citizens receive reliable information from trusted government sources.
Idris also reflected on Nigeria’s successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, saying the achievement resulted from strong leadership, coordinated action, effective disease surveillance and sustained public communication.
He revealed that the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has already launched nationwide awareness campaigns using approved health messages developed with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
The minister urged Nigerians to maintain good hygiene, report suspected symptoms to health authorities without delay and rely only on verified government updates. He reaffirmed that Ebola preparedness remains a key national priority and stressed that there is no cause for panic as authorities continue to monitor the situation.
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