The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and other partner organisations, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, visited the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja, to assess its preparedness for a possible Ebola outbreak.
The team, lead and a public health physician and epidemiologist (NCDC), Dr. Muzzamil, Gadanya said the visit was aimed at engaging the hospital's management and assessing its facilities, capacity and level of preparedness to respond effectively to a potential Ebola outbreak in the country.
During the visit, Dr. Gadanya commended the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UATH, Professor Thairu Yunusa, for his vital contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the importance of strengthening healthcare institutions' capacity to respond to infectious disease emergencies.
In his response, Professor Thairu Yunusa welcomed the delegation and assured the team that the hospital was committed to strengthening its preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.
He disclosed that UATH was considering the establishment of an institute dedicated to disease training to enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals to manage future pandemics and other public health emergencies.
The CMD also commended the NCDC for the support and assistance it provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the importance of collaboration among healthcare institutions and public health agencies in managing infectious diseases.
Professor Yunusa reaffirmed UATH's commitment to providing effective case management and working with relevant agencies to strengthen the country's response to potential disease outbreaks.
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