President Bola Tinubu has approved emergency intervention funding and a new presidential task force to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola and other public health threats.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of ₦10 billion as emergency intervention funding for Ebola Virus Disease preparedness and other emerging public health threats in Nigeria.
The presidency also announced the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease preparedness as part of efforts to strengthen national response capacity.
According to the announcement, the intervention is aimed at improving preparedness measures amid growing attention to emerging public health risks and disease surveillance.
The creation of the task force signals a coordinated federal response structure intended to oversee preparedness planning and emergency actions relating to Ebola and similar threats.
The funding approval comes as health authorities continue monitoring developments surrounding infectious disease management and emergency public health readiness.
Further details regarding the composition of the task force and implementation structure are expected to be released by relevant authorities.