According to him, the 2026 AFNIS comes at a crucial moment in Africa’s history.
He advised anyone experiencing symptoms to seek early medical attention, saying that timely treatment could significantly improve outcomes.
Nigeria has activated its national Emergency Operations Centre, currently operating in alert mode while coordinating preparedness activities, according to NCDC.
The 90-day measure would take effect on Wednesday (today), the government said in a statement on Tuesday by immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab.
UN agencies have moved swiftly to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.
The Nigerian government has assured Nigerians of activating precautionary measures against the Ebola virus disease.
The American doctor, who was working in the DRC with a medical missionary group, tested positive, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said.
The American government was similarly coordinating donations from other international partners including the European Union and UK.
About 50 civilians have been killed over the past week in a series of attacks attributed to Allied Democratic Forces rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
“Today’s action sends a clear message: we will hold accountable anyone who obstructs peace efforts in the DRC,” he said.
