Nigeria: Nigeria Not 100 Percent Ready, but Can Contain Ebola - - Ncdc
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) acknowledged that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak but believes the country can contain it. He emphasized the importance of surveillance at international airports and border points to prevent the virus from entering Nigeria. Despite challenges such as a shortage of health workers and limited laboratory capacity, the NCDC is committed to transparency and effective communication with the public regarding any confirmed cases.
- ▪Dr. Jide Idris stated that Nigeria's preparedness for Ebola is not at 100 percent but believes the country can still contain the virus.
- ▪Surveillance measures have been intensified at Nigeria's five international airports to monitor travelers from affected countries.
- ▪Idris acknowledged challenges such as a shortage of health workers and limited laboratory capacity for Ebola testing.
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The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, on Friday admitted that Nigeria is not fully prepared for a possible Ebola outbreak but insisted that the country can still contain the deadly virus if it enters the country. Addressing a press briefing in Lagos amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, Idris said that although Nigeria's preparedness level is not at 100 percent, mechanisms already in place are strong enough to stop transmission. "We cannot be 100 percent prepared. It is not possible not even America can claim that," Idris said.
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