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Zamfara moves against Ebola virus threat, steps up surveillance, screens travellers at Gusau airport

Premium Times27 October 2026, 16:57 UTCNigeria

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Maradun said the government initiated the response measure following the arrival of a passenger, an indigene of Zamfara, from Saudi Arabia via EgyptAir, who presented with high temperature. The post Zamfara moves against Ebola virus threat, steps up surveillance, screens travellers at Gusau airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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