Nigerian nurse dies of Ebola as FG confirms 7 new cases

The minister of health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, has confirmed the death on Tuesday, of a Nigerian nurse who was infected with the Ebola virus.

He also confirmed seven new cases, two days after the minister broke the news that a Nigerian doctor who treated the Liberian-American patient had also been infected with the virus.

The female nurse, whose name was not disclosed yet, was said to be working at a hospital at Obalende, Lagos State.

“Yesterday, 5th August, 2014, the first known Nigerian to die of the EVD was recorded and this was one of the nurses that attended to the Liberian. The other five cases are currently being treated at the isolation ward in Lagos.

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2 Responses to “Nigerian nurse dies of Ebola as FG confirms 7 new cases”

  1. Unknown's avatar
    Onwujei Fredrick Reply August 6, 2014 at 18:31

    Too bad!! Where d so called doctors dat feels their work is most important.Too bad!! Where d so called doctors dat feels their work is most important.

  2. Unknown's avatar

    May her soul rest in peace, so sad

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