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President Tinubu seeks preventive action to eliminate infections such as Ebola

The Federal Government is seeking preventive measures to eliminate infections such as Ebola. President Tinubu made this statement after taking the oath as a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians.

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The government has confirmed its first case of Ebola in Abuja. The President urged medical professionals to find solutions to the migration of skilled health workers from West Africa The government is committed to health sector reforms that make care more accessible and efficient.

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