Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital Abuja
DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, The New York Times World, The New York Times Africa, France 24 Africa, Le Monde in English, France 24 and 1 more.
What the sources say, in brief
Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola in Africa's latest outbreak, according to DW News and Africanews. DW News reported that Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had recently flown to Abuja from Uganda. Africanews said the government confirmed the case on Tuesday. France 24 Africa and France 24 reported that Kenya reported its ninth infection, and that Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an extremely serious threat and urged the international community to send funding. Le Monde in English said the virus has spread to other countries across the continent since the outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May. The New York Times reported that health officials praised Nigerian authorities for their transparency.
Key points
- DW News reported that Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had flown to Abuja from Uganda.
- Africanews said the government confirmed the case on Tuesday in a woman who had travelled from Uganda.
- France 24 Africa reported that Kenya reported its ninth Ebola infection.
- Le Monde in English said the outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May.
- The New York Times reported that health officials praised Nigerian authorities for their transparency.
What we know
- Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola during Africa's latest outbreak, according to DW News.
- The patient is a woman who recently flew to Abuja from Uganda, according to Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate as reported by DW News.
- The government confirmed the case on Tuesday, according to Africanews.
- Kenya reported its ninth infection, according to France 24.
- Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an extremely serious threat, according to France 24.
What happens next
- Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya urged the international community to send funding, according to France 24.
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Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital Abuja. Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola in Africa's latest outbreak, according to DW News and Africanews. DW News reported that Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had recently flown to Abuja from Uganda. Africanews said the government confirmed the case on Tuesday. France 24 Africa and France 24 reported that Kenya reported its ninth infection, and that Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an extremely serious threat and urged the international community to send funding. Le Monde in English said the virus has spread to other countries across the continent since the outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May. The New York Times reported that health officials praised Nigerian authorities for their transparency. Covered by 7 publications. DW News: Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital Abuja. The New York Times World: Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak. The New York Times Africa: Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak. France 24 Africa: Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa. Le Monde in English: Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads. France 24: Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa. Africanews: Breaking: Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak.
Who is covering it
- DW News Germany Nigeria records its first Ebola case, in capital Abuja Nigeria has reported its first known case of Ebola during Africa's latest outbreak originating in the DRC. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient was a woman who had recently flown to Abuja from Uganda. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times World United States Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times Africa United States Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 Africa France Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical 21 Oct · Tier 2
- Le Monde in English France Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads Africa's most populous country detected its first Ebola case on Tuesday, as Kenya declared its ninth case. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever has spread to other countries across the continent. 20 Oct · Tier 2
- France 24 France Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical 21 Oct · Tier 2
- Africanews Congo Breaking: Nigeria records first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case of Africa's latest outbreak, in a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja, the government confirmed on Tuesday. 20 Oct · Tier 3
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