May 24, 2026
By Chioma Obinna
The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and border health screening following the worsening Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Central and East Africa, where at least 177 deaths have been recorded from about 700 suspected cases.
Meanwhile, the state government has advised Lagosians who have contact with travellers from affected areas and are experiencing symptoms, to call 767 or 112, or contact the State Epidemiologist on 08023169485.
The outbreak, currently limited to Congo and Uganda, has triggered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO), amid concerns over difficult terrain and delays in containment efforts.
