Ebola: Laboratory scientists urge virtual campaigns ahead of 2027 elections

Turman Benjamin, chairman of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria’s Kaduna State Branch, urged political parties to use social media, calls and virtual meetings to reduce physical contact during the Ebola outbreak. He called on authorities to step up public awareness, contact tracing and protective equipment supplies, and advised the public to avoid close contact and handling bodies without training. The federal government confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja involving a woman who arrived from Uganda and is now in isolation; 44 close contacts are being monitored.