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Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funds, mandatory border screening

Punch's headline. Reported by Punch, Nigerian Tribune.

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What the sources say, in brief

The Nigerian Senate has called for proactive measures against Ebola, according to the Nigerian Tribune. The Punch reported that the Senate urged the Federal Government to release emergency funds and introduce mandatory health screening at all borders to curb the spread of the disease. Both outlets report the same core call to the Federal Government, with the Tribune describing it as a Wednesday sitting. The sources do not give details of case numbers, locations of infections, or any government response.

Key points

  • The Nigerian Tribune reported that the Senate called for proactive measures to stem the spread of Ebola.
  • According to the Nigerian Tribune, the Senate urged the Federal Government to release emergency funds.
  • The Punch reported that the Senate urged mandatory health screening at all borders to curb Ebola.
  • The Tribune said the Senate made the call on a Wednesday.

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Who is covering it

  1. Punch Nigeria Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funds, mandatory border screening The Nigerian Senate has urged the FG to release emergency funds and introduce mandatory health screening at all borders to curb the spread of Ebola. 21 Oct · Tier 3
  2. Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funds to stem spread The Senate on Wednesday called for proactive measures to stem the spread of Ebola in the country, urging the Federal Government to release emergency funds... 21 Oct · Tier 3

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