NCDC Warns Against Politicising Ebola Response, Says No Need To Restrict Travel

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned politicians and public commentators against politicising the country’s Ebola response, saying misinformation and public panic could undermine confidence in disease control efforts.




The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said Nigeria’s response to its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease was guided by scientific evidence and not political considerations.
Idris, in a statement on Monday, said the country’s health authorities had maintained vigilance and precaution rather than panic since the case was confirmed on October 20.
He said the confirmation was made within 24 hours of receiv...