As a response to the resurgence of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Central Africa, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with relevant agencies, has activated the screening procedures to boost surveillance and monitoring on arrival passengers at gateway airports across the country.
This was made known by FAAN’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire in a statement on Tuesday urged passengers to remain calm and follow the screening procedures.
He said FAAN in collaboration with the relevant agencies and unit has activated its surveillance and monitoring system to screen arriving passengers from the high risk region.
“FAAN wishes to reassure the travelling public and stakeholders that robust preventive measures have been put in place across all international airports in response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation in parts of Central Africa.
“In close collaboration with Port Health Services, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and other relevant agencies, FAAN has intensified surveillance and monitoring of passengers, particularly those arriving from high-risk regions,” Agbebire assured.
The FAAN’s spokesperson added that screening of passengers for Ebola Virus symptoms has been activated in all the gateway airports across the country.
“Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols.
Additionally, FAAN has strengthened coordination with relevant stakeholders, enhanced staff sensitisation, and reinforced emergency response procedures to ensure swift action where necessary.
Agbebire who said there is no confirmed case of the presence of the disease in Nigeria, assured of FAAN’S commitment to remain vigilant, safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations across airports under its control. He also urged passengers to remain calm and follow the screening procedures.
“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.”
“Passengers are advised to remain calm, comply with health screening procedures, and report any symptoms to health officials,” he said.
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