Ebola scare: Nigeria commences screening at airports 

Following the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in parts of Central Africa, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has intensified surveillance and monitoring of passengers arriving from high-risk regions.

The Agency said it is collaborating with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and other relevant agencies to monitor passengers.

FAAN also reassure the travelling public and stakeholders that robust preventive measures have been put in place across all international airports.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire in a statement on Wednesday stated that passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, adding that any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols.

He, however, noted that while there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, the Agency remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations.

It advised passengers to remain calm, comply with health screening procedures, and report any symptoms to healt

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