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Dr Jean Kaseya
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EBOLA IN NIGERIA: AN URGENT CALL FOR GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
Today 20 October 2026, I spoke with the Nigerian Coordinating Minister of Health and Social welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who informed me of a confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo case in Nigeria. I commend his transparency and leadership. Early reporting saves lives.When Africa CDC declared this Ebola outbreak on 15 May 2026, we warned of its regional dimension and implications.This Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak has already become the most geographically widespread Ebola outbreak in history, affecting multiple countries across three regions of Africa.With mortality approaching 50% in DRC, we face an extremely serious threat. Africa CDC has already begun mobilising support for Nigeria, while intensifying our response in DRC and Kenya and maintaining heightened vigilance in Uganda.
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Dr Jean Kaseya
@Dr_JeanKaseya
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39m
EBOLA IN NIGERIA: AN URGENT CALL FOR GLOBAL SOLIDARITY
Today 20 October 2026, I spoke with the Nigerian Coordinating Minister of Health and Social welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, who informed me of a confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo case in Nigeria. I commend his transparency and leadership. Early reporting saves lives.When Africa CDC declared this Ebola outbreak on 15 May 2026, we warned of its regional dimension and implications.This Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak has already become the most geographically widespread Ebola outbreak in history, affecting multiple countries across three regions of Africa.With mortality approaching 50% in DRC, we face an extremely serious threat. Africa CDC has already begun mobilising support for Nigeria, while intensifying our response in DRC and Kenya and maintaining heightened vigilance in Uganda.
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