Nigeria Only 59% Prepared For Ebola Outbreak — NCDC

Leadership | 02-06-2026 05:48am |

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is only 59 percent prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak. Dr. Jide Idris, the director-general of NCDC, highlighted that there are considerable deficiencies in Nigeria's disease surveillance and emergency response systems. He made these remarks during an interview on Arise News, emphasizing the need for improvements to ensure a more effective response to any future health crises.

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