House of Representatives Calls for Ebola Preparedness Action

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to mobilize all relevant private, state, and federal health agencies to be on high alert to contain the outbreak of Ebola. This follows the confirmation of a single case involving a woman who arrived in Abuja from Uganda.

The House urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to urgently release all outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to enable effective handling of the situation. They also requested the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to assess the timely release of funds to strengthen the country's preparedness and response capacity.

This resolution arose from a motion sponsored by Amobi Ogah on October 20, 2026, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian government to enhance preventive and emergency medical measures against Ebola. Health authorities have traced 44 contacts for isolation and further testing, highlighting the importance of timely medical care to reduce transmission risks.