FAAN Strengthens Ebola Screening At Nigerian Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening measures at international airports across the country following the recent Ebola outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, FAAN said the enhanced preventive measures were introduced in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Port Health Services, and other relevant agencies.
According to the authority, surveillance and monitoring activities have been strengthened, particularly for passengers arriving from high-risk regions. The agency stated that travellers are currently being screened for Ebola-related symptoms at entry points into the country.
FAAN added that any suspected case detected during the screening process would be immediately isolated and subjected to further medical examination in accordance with established national and international health protocols.
The authority reassured Nigerians and airport users that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in the country, stressing that it remains committed to safeguarding public health and ensuring safe airport operations nationwide.
The statement further noted that emergency response mechanisms have been reinforced, while staff sensitisation and inter-agency coordination have also been improved to guarantee swift response in the event of any health emergency.
