Ebola: Nigeria Places 46 Contacts of Infected Patient on 21-Day No-Fly List

Nigeria has tightened its response to the latest Ebola case, placing 46 people identified as contacts of the infected patient under a 21-day air-travel restriction as authorities intensify efforts to prevent further transmission. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to notify domestic and international airlines of the restriction. According to reports published on October 22, … Continue reading Ebola: Nigeria Places 46 Contacts of Infected Patient on 21-Day No-Fly List

Nigeria Confirms New Ebola Case in Abuja as Authorities Trace 44 Contacts

The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in Abuja, prompting intensified surveillance and contact-tracing efforts to prevent further transmission. Nigeria has confirmed a new case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as health authorities move to contain the infection and monitor people who may have been exposed. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare … Continue reading Nigeria Confirms New Ebola Case in Abuja as Authorities Trace 44 Contacts