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Nigeria’s ₦10 billion Ebola fund also earmarked for Lassa fever and other endemic diseases, says NCDC Director-General
NCDC Director-General Jide Idris confirmed that the ₦10 billion emergency fund approved by President Bola Tinubu for Ebola preparedness will also support Lassa fever and similar health threats, rejecting claims the money is being politicised.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 23:16 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria’s NCDC identifies 53 contacts and orders hospitals to isolate Ebola suspects
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has listed 53 contacts of a confirmed Ebola case and instructed all hospitals to isolate suspected patients immediately, while monitoring will continue for 21 days after exposure.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 2 sources
NCDC to pay Ebola contacts N100,000 weekly to ease isolation costs
Nigeria’s NCDC has approved a weekly stipend of N100,000 for people under isolation or quarantine amid an Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory, aiming to cover accommodation and feeding costs. The move follows an increase in primary contacts to 53.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 9 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, launches containment with Uganda collaboration
Nigeria's health minister said the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja is being isolated, contacts are being traced and the government is working with Uganda to prevent spread, urging the public not to panic.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 4 sources