Nigeria's top public health official is asking hospitals not to wait for lab results before acting on suspected Ebola cases. At a media briefing in Abuja on Sunday, NCDC Director-General Jide Idris told healthcare workers to identify and report suspected cases the moment suspicion arises, not after confirmation comes back from the laboratory.
The directive is a reminder of how critical early response is when it comes to a virus like Ebola, where every hour of delay can mean wider exposure. Idris made the call directly to healthcare workers, signaling that speed and vigilance at the point of care are the first line of defense.
With the instruction now public, the pressure is on hospitals across the country to sharpen their protocols. How quickly that message moves from a briefing room in Abuja to ward floors nationwide is the real question worth watching.
Originally published by Premium Times.