The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and identified 44 close contacts for tracing to prevent further transmission.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday, following laboratory confirmation of the case.
According to the minister, the identification of the 44 contacts forms part of efforts to track possible exposure and prevent further spread of the disease.
The development has raised concerns over public health preparedness and the need for prompt surveillance and response measures to contain any potential transmission.
Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person or someone who has died from the disease.
Further details regarding the confirmed case, including the patient’s condition and the circumstances surrounding the infection, were not provided in the information available at the time of filing this report.
Residents are advised to follow official public health guidance and obtain updates from the Federal Ministry of Health and relevant health authorities.
This is a developing story. More details will follow as they emerge.
