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NCDC to Screen Travellers from Ebola-Affected Countries

In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in certain African countries, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced new measures to screen travellers coming from these regions. According to Punch Newspapers, these new health protocols are being put in place to prevent the virus from spreading into Nigeria. It is yet unclear when these measures will be implemented or which specific countries they will apply to. The NCDC has not issued an official statement regarding this matter, but it is clear that Nigerian authorities are taking proactive steps to safeguard the health of its citizens.

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