Nigeria, Oct. 21 -- The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to strengthen preventive and emergency medical measures against the spread of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria following the confirmation of a case in Abuja.

The lawmakers also called for the immediate release of outstanding budgeted funds to relevant health agencies to strengthen the country's preparedness and response capacity.

The resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Amobi Ogah, representing Isuikwato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, during plenary on Wednesday.

Presenting the motion, Ogah described Ebola as a severe and potentially fatal infectious disease requiring prompt detection, effec...