Tinubu Approves Establishment of Presidential Task Force On Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness

• Directs immediate release of N10bn as emergency intervention fund

•Task force headed by Gbajabiamila to, among others, intensify passenger screening at all international airports, including enhanced temperature checks and crowd-control protocols

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding.