Ebola scare: Fears mount over Nigeria’s preparedness, N10bn fund

Fears over Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola have intensified, with concerns over a reported N10 billion response fund, delayed diagnosis and inconsistent contact figures threatening public confidence as health experts warn that early detection is critical to containing the outbreak.
Co-Chair, G7 Investment Initiative on Global Health, Dr. Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija, raised the alarm over the delay in diagnosing Nigeria’s imported Ebola case, warning that the next two weeks would be critical to preventing further transmission.
Olatunbosun-Alakija, while speaking on a national TV station, urged hospitals, particularly private facilities, to strengthen surveillance, promptly report susp...