Nigeria's Government Launches Ebola Awareness Campaign

Following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu's government has directed key information agencies to launch a nationwide sensitization campaign. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued this directive, emphasizing the need for public education and awareness to prevent the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case in a woman who recently traveled from Uganda to Abuja. The patient is currently in isolation and receiving treatment, while health authorities are monitoring her contacts.

Idris stressed the importance of accurate and timely information, directing agencies to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the NCDC to ensure verified information is disseminated. The National Orientation Agency is tasked with reaching communities through various channels, including traditional leaders and media, to educate the public on Ebola prevention.

Nigerians are urged to remain calm and seek information from official sources.