Ebola alert: Nigeria activates emergency protocols after WHO emergency declaration

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Hot Source

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has activated its emergency preparedness systems following a declaration

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Nigeria responds with emergency funds as Ebola death toll rises in DRC

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June 25, 2026
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The Africa CDC Director-General, Jean Kaseya[PHOTO CREDIT@ African Union]

Mr Kaseya said the latest figures have heightened concerns over growing community transmission and the limited capacity of treatment centres, many of which are now operating at 95 per cent bed occupancy.

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Presidency backs campaign against social vices in schools

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February 26, 2026
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Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, in a group photograph with members of the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, when the Committee paid a courtesy call on him in the State House

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with committee members at the State House in Abuja.

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86% of states now have functional public health emergency centres — NCDC

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February 18, 2026
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)

Mr Idris said the development reflects the federal government’s sustained investment in emergency preparedness under the National Health Reform Agenda.

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