Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says
Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, Punch.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Punch, a senior field epidemiologist has urged the federal government to rely on Nigeria's trained experts to contain a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and prevent further spread. Premium Times reported that a veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the Ebola response. Premium Times also warned that the time taken to detect the confirmed case shows the need for effective surveillance and contact tracing. The sources agree on the call for Nigerian epidemiologists to lead the response. The story is not marked as developing.
Key points
- Punch reports a senior field epidemiologist urged the FG to rely on Nigeria's trained experts to contain the Ebola case.
- Punch says the confirmed Ebola case is in Abuja.
- Premium Times reports a veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists.
- Premium Times says the time taken to detect the case reveals a need for surveillance and contact tracing.
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Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says. According to Punch, a senior field epidemiologist has urged the federal government to rely on Nigeria's trained experts to contain a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and prevent further spread. Premium Times reported that a veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the Ebola response. Premium Times also warned that the time taken to detect the confirmed case shows the need for effective surveillance and contact tracing. The sources agree on the call for Nigerian epidemiologists to lead the response. The story is not marked as developing. Covered by 2 publications. Premium Times: Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says. Punch: Nigerian epidemiologists should lead Ebola response, expert tells FG.
Who is covering it
- Premium Times Nigeria Nigeria has 500 epidemiologists, govt should let them lead Ebola response, expert says A veteran epidemiologist says Nigeria has 500 trained specialists who should lead the Ebola response, warning that the time taken to detect the confirmed case reveals the need for effective surveillance and contact tracing. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- Punch Nigeria Nigerian epidemiologists should lead Ebola response, expert tells FG A senior field epidemiologist has urged the FG to rely on Nigeria’s trained experts to contain the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and prevent further spread 22 Oct · Tier 3
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