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Ebola: Kaduna Activates Infectious Disease Hospital, Intensifies Surveillance

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The Kaduna State Government has activated its infectious disease hospital and stepped up surveillance in health facilities as part of efforts to prevent and prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak. According to a report by Punch, the Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadiqu

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  1. TVC News Nigeria Ebola: Kaduna Activates Infectious Disease Hospital, Intensifies Surveillance The Kaduna State Government has activated its infectious disease hospital and stepped up surveillance in health facilities as part of efforts to prevent and prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak. According to a report by Punch, the Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, Dr Sadiqu 2 h ago · Tier 3

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