May 22, 2026
By Dickson Omobola
Stakeholders in the air transport sector have urged airline operators to avoid transporting individuals suspected of showing symptoms associated with Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in order to minimise the risk of cross-border transmission.
The call followed a disclosure by Port Health Services, PHS, that advanced screening and monitoring measures are currently being implemented across the country’s points of entry in response to the threat of EVD.
PHS said these include active temperature screening, health monitoring protocols and the deployment of QR code scanners to facilitate efficient passenger health declaration and follow-up procedures.
