FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, identifies 44 contacts

FG confirms Ebola case in FCT, identifies 44 contacts

The Federal government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The Minister of health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who disclosed this to newsmen via a announcement launched these days, October 20, stated a female who lately returned from Uganda examined tremendous to the disorder.

He stated that medical examiners have for the reason that started out contact tracing, with 44 close contacts identified thus far.

“A female who currently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda, used to be admitted to a private health facility within the FCT, wherein she acquired remedy for several days earlier than the diagnosis was once confirmed,” the assertion cited.

The girl is presently in isolation and receiving medical care.