Tag: Ebola
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WHO raises Ebola risk to ‘very high’
The Ebola outbreak in Congo poses a greater danger to the Central African country and the region than previously assumed, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The recent confirmation of a case in Mbandaka, a large city that straddles national and international transport routes, had increased the risk of the virus spreading further, the…
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Ebola cases in Congo jumps to 14
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has risen from three to 14, according to the Central African country’s Health Ministry. “In total since the start of the epidemic, there have been 45 cases of hemorrhagic fever, including 10 suspected cases, 21 probable cases, and 14 confirmed cases,” the ministry said in a statement…
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DR Congo: Ebola epidemic enters ‘new phase’ as third case confirmed
A third case of Ebola has been confirmed in Congo, the World Health Organization said Thursday, detected for the first time in a large urban centre, the north-west city of Mbandaka. “The arrival of Ebola in an urban area is very concerning and WHO and partners are working together to rapidly scale up the search…
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Anti-graft war: We’ve recovered stolen trillions of naira – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday confirmed that his administration’s stance against corruption is yielding the desired result as trillions of Nigeria’s stolen funds have now been recovered. The president, however, admitted that anti-corruption war is not easy to fight because it affects different branches of national lives. He also denied allegations that his government embarks…
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NCAA urges airlines to be vigilant over Ebola outbreak
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Tuesday called for a high level vigilance by the airlines, especially those operating international and regional flights into the country. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos. Adurogboye said that a circular with Ref. No. NCAA/DG/AMS/Vol.1/196, dated…
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19 dead, 39 infected so far in Congo Ebola outbreak – WHO
The WHO on Monday confirmed 19 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an outbreak of Ebola between April 4 and May 13. The WHO also confirmed 39 suspected cases. It said 393 people who identified as contacts of Ebola patients were being followed up. Information about the outbreak in Bikoro, Iboko and Wangata…
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JOHESU strike won’t stop port screening for Ebola – Health Minister assures
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole on Thursday affirmed that the ongoing Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) strike, would not hinder the Ebola screening of travellers coming into the country as health workers in the port would not be joining the strike. The minister disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday.…
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WHO prepares for worst case Ebola scenario
The WHO is preparing for the worst case scenario in an Ebola outbreak in a remote area of Congo, including spread to a major town. WHO Deputy Director-General of Emergency Preparedness and Response Peter Salama on Friday told a regular UN briefing in Geneva that he hoped the Democratic Republic of Congo would give the…
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Ebola: DR Congo records more cases
Four more cases of Ebola have been detected in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, doctors said Thursday, two days after DRC reported a fresh outbreak of the disease. Of the four affected people, two are caregivers at the hospital in Bikoro where the Ebola outbreak has been concentrated, the hospital’s chief surgeon Serge Ngalebato…
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FEC directs health minister to standby against Ebola
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance team against the deadly Ebola virus. The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole briefed State House correspondents at the end of FEC meeting chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the Council…