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Federal Government Directs Hospitals To Establish Isolation Capacity

The Federal Government has raised concerns over the preparedness of 15 Nigerian states to respond to Ebola. Hospitals nationwide have been directed to establish isolation capacity and strengthen infection prevention measures.

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The government's immediate priority is to prevent community transmission through early detection and rapid reporting. Has Ebola been reported in your state?

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