Niger State Government Activates Emergency Alert for Ebola

The Niger State Government has placed its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) on heightened alert following a reported case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This decision was announced by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, who explained that the precautionary measure aims to prevent the potential spread of the disease into Niger State, which shares a boundary with the FCT.

No Ebola cases have been detected in Niger State, and the heightened alert is a preventive measure. The federal government confirmed an Ebola case involving a traveler from Uganda.

Given the proximity to Abuja and the high volume of movement and commercial activities between the two areas, increased vigilance is deemed necessary. The Niger State Ministry of Health is collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organisation, and other partners to strengthen surveillance and response capabilities.

Residents are urged to remain calm as these measures are precautionary.