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Understanding the Recent Ebola Advisory in Nigeria
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) issued a warning regarding the potential threat of Ebola following a recent outbreak in Uganda. As memories of the devastating Ebola epidemic linger in the collective conscience, anxiety spurred by the mere mention of the disease is palpable among the Nigerian populace.
With the virus's historical severity still fresh in the minds of many, the NCDC’s advisory prompts introspection on national preparedness and response strategies to infectious diseases. To shed light on the current situation, a discussion was held with Professor AA Isaku, an expert in infectious diseases and public health epidemiology.