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In light of the outbreak in Uganda, the discussion pivoted towards enhancing the surveillance and security measures at Nigeria’s borders. The NCDC’s advisory emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in controlling potential transmission. As highlighted by Professor Isaku, vigilance at land, sea, and air borders is essential for minimizing risk.
The importance of quarantining suspected contacts and monitoring their health status is critical, especially given the disease's incubation period of 2 to 12 days, and the notorious high fatality rate ranging from 25% to 90%. The Nigerian health system must remain ever vigilant to prevent a repeat of past crises.