N10bn not enough to tackle Ebola, other epidemics, says NCDC
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What The Sun Nigeria reported
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was inadequate to tackle Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases in the country.
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N10bn not enough to tackle Ebola, other epidemics, says NCDC. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was inadequate to tackle Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases in the country. Covered by 2 publications. The Sun Nigeria: N10bn not enough to tackle Ebola, other epidemics, says NCDC. Nigerian Tribune: N10bn emergency fund to tackle Lassa fever, cholera, Ebola, others – NCDC.
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- The Sun Nigeria Nigeria N10bn not enough to tackle Ebola, other epidemics, says NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu was inadequate to tackle Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases in the country. 2 h ago · Tier 3
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria N10bn emergency fund to tackle Lassa fever, cholera, Ebola, others – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the N10 billion emergency intervention fund approved by President Bola Tinubu is designed to strengthen the country’s preparedness against multiple epidemic-prone diseases, including Lassa fever, cholera, Ebola, cerebrospinal meni 1 h ago · Tier 3
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