Nigeria inaugurates presidential task force on Ebola preparedness, targets zero cases (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola preparedness to maintain zero cases and enhance the country's ability to respond to potential outbreaks. The task force emphasizes prevention, surveillance, and coordination with international airports and land borders. The government has allocated N10 billion for emergency intervention to strengthen the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention's capacity.

• Nigeria inaugurates a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness to maintain zero cases and improve outbreak response.
• The task force focuses on prevention, surveillance, and coordination with international airports and land borders to prevent Ebola importation.
• The government allocated N10 billion for emergency intervention to strengthen the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention's capacity.