To check the spread of Ebola virus in Nigeria, the Federal Government has requested for the experimental drug, Zmapp, used in the treatment of Ebola virus by the United States Centre for Disease Control.
This was disclosed to State House correspondents by the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting presided by Vice President, Namadi Sambo.
He maintained that those using the drugs are improving and responding to treatment.