The Health Writers Association of Nigeria, (HEWAN) on Wednesday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include health journalists in the newly established Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness, warning that misinformation and public panic could undermine Nigeria’s response to the deadly outbreak ravaging parts of Africa.

* Directs immediate release of N10bn as emergency intervention fund

The President also ordered the immediate release of N10 billion to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency preparedness against the deadly virus.