Niger Confirms Receipt Of N21.6m For Ebola Preparedness, Constitutes Emergency Committee

The Niger State government has confirmed the receipt of N21.6 million from the federal government to enhance its preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). This announcement was made following the discovery of an Ebola case in Abuja. The state plans to inaugurate a Multisectoral Emergency Committee to coordinate its response efforts effectively.

The commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, stated that the funds will be utilized to bolster the state's readiness to combat the virus. The establishment of the emergency committee is part of a broader strategy to ensure that necessary measures are in place to prevent the spread of Ebola within the state. Currently, there are no reported cases in Niger, but officials are taking proactive steps to safeguard public health.

Reported by Leadership.