The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it has intensified health surveillance and screening measures at international airports across the country following the recent Ebola outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the agency assured travellers and stakeholders that preventive protocols had been strengthened in collaboration with the Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and other relevant agencies.
According to FAAN, surveillance and monitoring activities have been heightened, especially for passengers arriving from regions considered high-risk.
The authority stated that travellers are currently being screened for Ebola-related symptoms, adding that any suspected case would be immediately isolated and subjected to further medical evaluation in line with national and international health guidelines.
“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations,” the statement said.
FAAN further disclosed that emergency response systems had been reinforced, staff sensitisation increased, and collaboration with key stakeholders strengthened to ensure swift intervention whenever necessary.
