NCDC Defends N10bn Fund for Broader Health Preparedness
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) defended the Federal Government's N10 billion emergency intervention fund, clarifying that it is intended to strengthen preparedness against various epidemic-prone diseases, not solely for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Dr Jide Idris, the Director-General of NCDC, stated that the funding, approved by President Bola Tinubu in June 2026, aims to enhance the country's capacity for disease prevention, early detection, and response.
The fund addresses public health issues including Lassa fever, cholera, and monkeypox. Idris noted that the N10 billion was released directly to NCDC, not to the Presidential Task Force on EVD, which coordinates the national response.
He emphasized the necessity for accurate information during health emergencies and highlighted the increase in NCDC's allocation over the years. Idris confirmed Nigeria's first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola on October 20, 2026, but stated there were no active cases at the time of his statement.
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