No Approved Vaccine for New Ebola Variant - Health Minister Ali Pate Warns
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has confirmed that there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the new variant of the Ebola virus disease affecting Nigeria.
Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time, Pate stated that the Ebola case confirmed in Abuja is the Bundibugyo strain, which has no licensed vaccine or treatment.
The patient, a woman, developed symptoms on October 7th and sought medical attention at a private hospital on October 11th before testing positive for Ebola.
The Health Minister highlighted that the Federal Government has identified 44 contacts and is monitoring them closely, while the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has activated its incident management system.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also confirmed that there is currently no approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and now spreading in Nigeria.
Professor Pate urged Nigerians to remain calm but continue to observe preventive measures.
44 Contacts Being Monitored
- The Federal Government is closely monitoring 44 contacts of the confirmed Ebola patient in Abuja.
Nigerian Centre for Disease Control Activates Incident Management System
- The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control has activated its incident management system to combat the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.
World Health Organization Confirms No Approved Treatment
- The World Health Organization has confirmed that there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus affecting Nigeria.
Health Minister Urges Calm but Stresses Prevention Measures
- Health Minister Professor Muhammad Ali Pate has urged Nigerians to remain calm but emphasized the need for preventive measures against the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria.
Ebola Outbreak: Bundibugyo Strain Spreads in Nigeria
The Ebola outbreak in Nigeria involves the Bundibugyo strain, which is spreading in the country.
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