By By Elizabeth Ugbo
The Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease held an emergency meeting at the State House in Abuja to coordinate Nigeria’s response to the reported Ebola case. The meeting brought together senior government officials, health authorities and international partners to strengthen preparedness and prevent further spread.
Key Officials Attend Emergency Ebola Meeting
The meeting featured key representatives from the Federal Government, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Those present included Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate.
Other participants included the FCT Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, and Nigeria Immigration Service Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap.
Additionally, Dr. Aliko Ahmed represented the Director-General of the Africa CDC as Special Regional Representative. WHO Representative Pavel Ursu also attended the meeting.
Mrs. Oyinade Nathan-Marsh, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Operations, served as the task force secretary.
Government Strengthens Ebola Preparedness
The emergency meeting focused on coordinating efforts to contain the Ebola threat and prevent further transmission in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the involvement of health officials, immigration authorities and international health partners highlights the importance of a coordinated national response.
The government continues to emphasize preparedness, rapid response and effective collaboration among relevant agencies to protect public health.
