FRANCE RECORDS FIRST EBOLA CASE IN DOCTOR RETURNING FROM DR CONGO. (PHOTO).

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 France records first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo France confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a humanitarian doctor returned from a mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Health Ministry said Wednesday, Anadolu Agency reported. The patient, who had returned from an area where the virus is circulating in Congo, was immediately admitted to a specialised healthcare facility and is in stable condition, the ministry said in a statement. “All precautionary measures, including the patient's isolation, were taken upon his arrival in the country,” it added, saying the transfer to hospital was carried out under secure conditions to prevent any risk of contamination. French health authorities said a full epidemiological investigation is underway to identify people who may have been in contact with the patient. The current outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there is no approved vaccine. The disease causes sev...
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PRESIDENT BUHARI WILL TRAVEL TO GHANA TOMORROW FOR THEIR 61ST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY.

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         President Muhammadu Buhari will Monday depart for Accra, Ghana, to attend the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebrations holding at the Independence Square on Tuesday, March 6.
The president’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said in a statement on Sunday that Mr. Buhari is the only foreign leader invited to the historic event as the Special Guest of Honour.
“Similarly, other than his host, President Nana Akufo-Addo, the Nigerian leader is the only foreign guest scheduled to address the august gathering,” Mr. Adesina said.
He also said Mr. Buhari will use the “unique opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing warm relations between the peoples and governments of both brotherly nations”.
He said the president will also underscore Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral ties in furtherance of democracy, good governance and overall development not only in the West African sub-region, but also the African continent.“The president and his delegation which includes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, will return to Abuja after the celebrations on Tuesday,” the statement said.
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