The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has sprung into action, activating an emergency response following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to Radio Nigeria Lagos, the NCDC has commenced contact tracing and isolation procedures to curtail the spread of the virus. The source does not specify when the facility began operating, but the NCDC has previously established Ebola treatment centres in Port Harcourt and Enugu during the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak. This development comes after the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) posed a high risk to neighbouring countries, including Nigeria. The Nigerian government has yet to issue a formal statement on the matter. As the situation unfolds, Nigerians are advised to adhere to the guidelines issued by the NCDC and other health authorities to protect themselves and their loved ones. Stay tuned to EventsNigeria.com for updates.
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