Ebola: Ebonyi lawmaker urges stronger surveillance

Author: Jeff AgbodoPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Ebola: Ebonyi lawmaker urges stronger surveillance

Chinedu Ogah, the member representing Ikwo/Ezza South in Ebonyi State, urged the federal government and health authorities to strengthen Ebola prevention and emergency preparedness in schools and healthcare facilities. He called for stronger surveillance, screening at entry points, laboratory testing, contact tracing and rapid emergency response. Ogah also urged Nigerians to remain calm, follow official health guidance and rely on information from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the NCDC. He called for adequate resources for health agencies and warned that delays in identifying and isolating cases could undermine containment efforts.

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