Ebola: Pate Says No Ban on Large Gatherings as Nigeria Manages Single FCT Case

Health Minister Muhammad Pate says Nigeria has no current reason to cancel or restrict planned large gatherings after a single imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease was confirmed in the FCT. He said the government would base any future decision on scientific evidence and advice from public health experts, not political pressure. The patient has tested positive three times and is receiving care. Pate urged politicians, media organisations and social media users to avoid misinformation, saying false claims could weaken compliance with isolation, quarantine and other containment measures. He said the Federal Government, states, NCDC and international health partners are monitoring the situation and will provide verified updates.

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