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NCDC says Nigeria at risk as Ebola kills dozens in Uganda
By Adeleye Kunle
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an alert of the Sudan strain Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda.
Officially declared on 20th September, the Uganda Ministry of Health reported 128 cases and 34 deaths as of 29th October.
The NCDC said the National Emerging Viral Haemorrhagic Disease Technical Working Group assessed the risk of Ebola importation to Nigeria.
“Based on available data and risk assessment conducted, Nigeria is at HIGH risk of importation of the virus”, an advisory on its website reads
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