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The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has categorically denied it is planning to carry out an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) screening for Nigerian passengers flying into the United States.
According to Tom Frieden, CDC director, any such proposition would be counterproductive in particular after the US has extolled Nigeria for its heroic battle against the spread of the virus.
Nigeria's Ambassador to the US, Professor Ade Adefuye who spoke with THISDAY after his contact with Frieden said the CDC was glad to collaborate with Nigeria after it had been certified Ebola free with commendation from the highest authority, in apparent reference to the executive branch of the government, and a front page report by the New York Times last Wednesday.
Frieden, according to Adefuye, said the US was so impressed with Nigeria’s ability to nip in the bud the spread of the disease that it proposed inviting Minister of Health Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu to the country for collaborative efforts by way of assistance with other countries using the AU as a platform.
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