Nigeria, Sept. 7 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has clarified that there are currently no cases of Ebola virus disease in the country.

The agency, in a public health advisory issued on Saturday and signed by its Director-General, Jide Idris, stated that it is working with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, and partners to monitor disease occurrences and enhance Nigeria's preparedness.

According to the NCDC, ongoing measures include heightened surveillance at the nation's borders and points of entry to ensure early detection of potential cases.

It noted that "infection prevention and control practices are also being reinforced in healthcare facilities nationwide to safeguard both patients and he...