FAAN assures travellers of enhanced Ebola surveillance at Nigerian Airports

Business, Health

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured travellers and stakeholders that enhanced preventive measures have been activated across Nigeria’s international airports following recent concerns over the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in parts of Central Africa.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Henry Agbebire, the authority said it is working closely with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services and other relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance and passenger monitoring at airports nationwide.

FAAN disclosed that passengers arriving from high-risk regions are currently undergoing intensified health screening procedures as part of efforts to prevent the possible importation of the virus into Nigeria.

The authority stated that travellers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, while any suspected case would be immediately isolated and subjected to further medical examination in line with national and international health protocols.

According to the statement, FAAN has also strengthened coordination among relevant stakeholders, intensified staff sensitisation and reinforced emergency response procedures to ensure swift intervention where necessary.

“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.

The agency advised passengers to remain calm, cooperate with health screening officials and promptly report any symptoms to relevant health authorities.