The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured travellers and stakeholders that stringent preventive measures have been activated across the nation’s international airports following renewed concerns over the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa.
The authority said it had intensified passenger surveillance, health screening, and emergency response procedures in collaboration with relevant health agencies to prevent any possible importation of the deadly virus into Nigeria.
FAAN, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the agency was working closely with the Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and other stakeholders to strengthen monitoring at airports.
According to the statement, passengers arriving from countries considered high-risk are currently undergoing enhanced screening procedures as officials have been placed on alert.
The agency explained that travellers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola and that any suspected case would immediately be isolated for further examination in line with both national and international health safety protocols.
