Based on available data, the overall risk of importation of the #MarburgVirusDisease and its potential impact on the Nigerian population is assessed as moderate.

However, Nigerians are urged to adhere strictly to preventive measures.

Read via⬇
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa

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There is currently NO outbreak of #MarburgVirusDisease in Nigeria.

However, measures such as heightened surveillance, diagnosis & rapid response teams are in place to prevent & mitigate an outbreak of the disease in-country.

For more information:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/411/ncdc-on-high-alert-following-second-incidence-of-marburg-virus-disease-detected-in-west-africa

There are currently no cases of #MarburgVirusDisease in Nigeria. However, measures have been taken to strengthen preparedness for #MVD in Nigeria.

Nigerians are urged to AVOID ALL BUT ESSENTIAL TRAVEL to Equatorial Guinea at this time.

📜Press release:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/news/440/ncdc-on-alert-following-the-announcement-of-the-marburg-virus-disease-outbreak-in-equatorial-guinea