Ebola Contacts Rise to 53 as FG Plans State Treatment Centres

The Federal Government is planning to identify and equip Ebola treatment centres in states with designated ports of entry as contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed case rise to 53.

The government is assessing isolation capacity at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and planning an infection prevention assessment at Karu General Hospital.

The NCDC has also approved a N100,000 weekly payment to support people in isolation or quarantine, with Director-General Jide Idris saying it ensures contacts can comply without financial hardship.

Genomic sequencing of the confirmed case has been completed.

The rise from 44 to 53 contacts shows the investigation is expanding
State treatment centres aim to prepare for cases outside the FCT
The weekly stipend addresses the financial burden that could discourage compliance
Genomic sequencing strengthens understanding of the virus strain
The NCDC is identifying secondary contacts to check for further exposure

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