Gbajabiamila Leads Nigeria's Ebola Preparedness Efforts

The Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness, chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila, assured Nigerians of the government's capability to manage Ebola effectively. This statement followed an emergency meeting at the State House after the detection of an index case in Abuja.

Gbajabiamila noted that the Task Force has been operational since June, facilitating the identification of the case, which showed no symptoms upon arrival. He highlighted that there have been approximately 44,000 flights in and out of Nigeria since June, attributing the swift identification to the protocols established by health authorities.

Gbajabiamila emphasized the importance of community trust and compliance with health directives. Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed that Nigeria's health authorities are prepared, with active surveillance systems and contact tracing in place.

He reassured the public of the government's commitment to managing the outbreak effectively, urging citizens to respect public health directives and avoid misinformation.