June 1, 2026
…Says porous borders remain major vulnerability
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jide Idris, has disclosed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, even as health authorities intensify surveillance and tighten entry protocols to prevent the importation of the deadly virus.
The disclosure comes amid renewed concerns over recent Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which the NCDC has identified as a significant threat to Nigeria due to increased international travel and cross-border movements.
Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Idris said a recent nationwide risk assessment conducted by the agency revealed critical gaps in the country’s preparedness, particularly at points of entry.
