Nigeria’s House of Representatives at plenary on Wednesday took proactive measures through legislative actions to tackle the reported outbreak of deadly Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The lawmakers took the following key resolutions;
1. Mandated the Federal Government to immediately mobilize all relevant Private, State and Federal Health Agencies to be on high alert to contain the outbreak of the disease.
2. Urged the Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance to as a matter of urgency release all outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to enable them effectively handle the discharge of their responsibilities.
3. Urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, to immediately assess the expected timely released fund to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response capacity for the Ebola Virus Disease, in line with current epidemiological evidence and public health guidance;
4. Mandated the House Committee on Infectious Diseases to engage the appropriate Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and public health institutions to obtain updates on Nigeria’s Ebola situation, preparedness and response measures, and report back to the House for further legislative action.
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