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WAHO Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Ebola Response

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2026

….Donates 20,000 Thermometers The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s health emergency preparedness and response, following confirmation of the country’s first Ebola case. The organisation also announced the donation of 20,000

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Two new Suspected Ebola Cases identified in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 31, 2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region, prompting the isolation of the individuals and the commencement of laboratory investigations. The agency disclosed this in an update on Saturday, stating that contact identification and listing were ongoing as health authorities

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Guaranteed Legal Rights, Reliable Salaries For Community Health Workers In Sight, Says VP Shettima

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

…Says President Tinubu remains pace-setter in financing health reform ….Africa CDC applauds Nigeria’s response to Ebola incident The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the determination of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the welfare, guaranteed rights, and salary reliability of community healthcare workers.

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Ebola Outbreak May Force Postponement Of 2027 Elections – NCDC

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2026

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned that the 2027 general elections could be postponed if the ongoing Ebola outbreak spreads widely across the country. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, gave the indication during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while discussing the potential implications of the outbreak for

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WHO Says Nigeria Not Yet Declared Ebola-Free

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2026

….Monitors 52 Contacts The World Health Organisation (WHO) has clarified that Nigeria has not been officially declared Ebola-free, despite having no confirmed active case following the evacuation of the country’s index patient to Switzerland. The clarification came on Monday, October 26, 2026, after reports emerged suggesting that Nigeria had been declared free of

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FG To Strengthen Specialist Medical Training For Effective Healthcare Delivery

Daily Dispatch October 26, 2026

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, says the Federal Government remains committed to strengthening specialist medical training, healthcare delivery and health security in Nigeria. The Minister stated this at the 50th Anniversary Celebration and Annual General Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Physicians (WACP) in