Health Minister Ali Pate Addresses Ebola Case in Nigeria

The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has urged Nigerians to remain calm following the detection of an imported case of Ebola in the country. After a meeting with Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Pate confirmed that the Federal Government has activated measures to contain the disease.

The government is collaborating with Uganda and has begun contact tracing to prevent further spread. Pate emphasized the importance of relying on information from trusted public health authorities and not spreading misinformation.

He expressed confidence in Nigeria's ability to manage the outbreak, citing the country's public health institutions and experience with previous health emergencies. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated its incident management system, with personnel working continuously alongside an active task force.

Pate assured that regular updates would be provided and that further measures would be taken if necessary, reiterating that the detected case is imported and containment efforts are in place.