{"id":100993,"date":"2026-06-04T11:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=100993"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:59:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:59:57","slug":"10-years-later-ebola-raises-fresh-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/10-years-later-ebola-raises-fresh-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"10 years later, Ebola raises fresh concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xad5st8\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nEbola is back, and Nigeria is on high alert. While there are no confirmed cases right now, outbreaks in neighboring African countries and increased travel mean a higher risk.<\/p>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t the Ebola strain we faced a decade ago. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, and health authorities are working diligently to keep us safe.<\/p>\n<p>The World Health Organization reports significant numbers of suspected cases and deaths in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Understanding how Ebola spreads is crucial in preventing its transmission.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated items. It does not spread through the air, so there&#8217;s no need to panic or spread misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>Protect yourself by relying on verified health updates. Nigeria has successfully battled Ebola before, and with continued awareness and vigilance, we can do it again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ebola is back, and Nigeria is on high alert. While there are no confirmed cases right now, outbreaks in neighboring African countries and increased travel mean a higher risk. 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