House Raises the Alarm Over NCDC Funding Crisis, as Ebola Threat Looms

The House of Representatives has sounded the alarm over the funding crisis facing Nigeria's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), highlighting the potential threat of an Ebola outbreak. The government has bolstered its national surveillance and border control measures, but concerns remain about the NCDC's financial health. WHO Executive Director Chikwe Ihekweazu reassured that Nigeria is at low risk of an Ebola outbreak. This situation underscores the importance of adequate funding for disease control agencies to effectively manage and prevent outbreaks, safeguarding public health and national security.