WHO PROMISES COLLABORATION WITH EBOLA AFFECTED COUNTRIES TO CURTAIL SPREAD
The World Health Organization, WHO, has confirmed the first case of Ebola in Nigeria, as announced by the authorities on Tuesday.
In a statement, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the patient, who has been in isolation since the onset of symptoms, is receiving the necessary clinical care. He notes that contact tracing is ongoing.
He adds that the World Health Organization and its partners are working with the governments of Nigeria, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to strengthen the overall outbreak response.
WHO urges all countries in the region to sustain a high level of readiness, which is essential to detect cases early, prevent onward transmission, and protect health workers and communities.
