By Destiny Obinna
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has strengthened its Ebola response through the training of contact tracing and management teams to improve the identification, monitoring and support of individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
The exercise, which forms part of the country’s efforts to contain the disease, focused on building a skilled response workforce capable of tracking potential exposures, monitoring contacts and ensuring timely intervention.
As part of the response activities, monitored contacts were also released after completing the required follow-up period without developing symptoms, marking the successful conclusion of their monitoring.
The training underscored the importance of preparedness, effective coordination and workforce capacity in preventing the spread of Ebola and other infectious diseases.
The NCDC reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigerians through sustained efforts to prevent disease transmission and strengthen national health security.
