The Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurates a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness in Abuja. Reporting across multiple outlets says the move is aimed at sustaining Nigeria’s current “zero-case” status for Ebola and preventing a repeat of the 2014 crisis, when an infected traveller led to an emergency public health response.
The task force is formally launched by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Several sources cite Gbajabiamila’s emphasis on proactive measures while no cases are reported, arguing that prevention should be strengthened rather than relying on curative action after an outbreak begins.
According to the accounts, the task force includes specialized teams and a coordinated approach involving federal ministries and state authorities. It focuses on early action across surveillance and response functions, including reinforcing health checkpoints at major entry points and expanding monitoring beyond airports to land borders and other informal travel routes. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is referenced as confirming strengthened checkpoints and preparedness efforts, alongside the broader effort to improve border management, disease tracking, and emergency coordination.
