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FG Orders Agencies To Step Up Ebola Awareness

The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola in Abuja and is taking steps to prevent its spread. The Minister of Information has directed agencies to educate Nigerians on the disease.

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring close contacts. Have you received any information about Ebola prevention in your community?

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