The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up Ebola Virus Disease preparedness measures across airports in the country, in collaboration with key health and security agencies, as part of efforts to prevent any possible outbreak.
This was the focus of a recent workshop on Ebola preparedness held at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where aviation, health, and border control officials reviewed existing surveillance systems and response protocols.
According to FAAN, screening and monitoring procedures have been intensified at international terminals, with particular attention to passengers arriving from countries considered high-risk, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and other affected regions.
The Authority’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said Port Health Services has deployed enhanced screening tools across entry points. These include active temperature checks, health declaration monitoring, and QR code systems designed to speed up passenger tracking and improve contact tracing.
Officials at the workshop stressed that collaboration among agencies remains critical for early detection, rapid reporting, and effective containment of any suspected Ebola case at the nation’s airports.
Medical experts also warned of symptoms such as fever, unexplained bleeding, and severe weakness, noting that while there is no specific cure, early diagnosis and supportive care significantly improve survival chances.
Airline operators were urged to avoid transporting passengers showing suspected symptoms, while travelers were advised to maintain strict hygiene practices and comply with health screening procedures.
