According to the statement, passengers arriving from countries considered high-risk are currently undergoing enhanced screening procedures as officials have been placed on alert. The agency explained that travellers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola and that any suspected case would immediately be isolated for further examination in line with both national and international health safety protocols.
Agbebire stated that the measures formed part of efforts to reassure Nigerians and the international travelling community that the country’s airports remain safe despite the health concerns emerging from the Central African region. Related News Ebola: FG strengthens surveillance, activates airport screening Nigeria partners China on tea-driven creative economy initiatives Coup trial: Accused colonel rejects military court He further disclosed that the agency had heightened sensitisation among airport workers and reinforced emergency response mechanisms to ensure that officials can respond swiftly in the event of any health-related emergency.
“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.” FAAN also urged passengers to remain calm, cooperate with health officials during screening procedures, and promptly report any symptoms or unusual health conditions while travelling.
“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,” Agbebire stated. The authority said it had intensified passenger surveillance, health screening, and emergency response procedures in collaboration with relevant health agencies to prevent any possible importation of the deadly virus into Nigeria.
“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,” Agbebire stated. According to the statement, passengers arriving from countries considered high-risk are currently undergoing enhanced screening procedures as officials have been placed on alert.
The agency explained that travellers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola and that any suspected case would immediately be isolated for further examination in line with both national and international health safety protocols. Agbebire stated that the measures formed part of efforts to reassure Nigerians and the international travelling community that the country’s airports remain safe despite the health concerns emerging from the Central African region.
Related News Ebola: FG strengthens surveillance, activates airport screening Nigeria partners China on tea-driven creative economy initiatives Coup trial: Accused colonel rejects military court He further disclosed that the agency had heightened sensitisation among airport workers and reinforced emergency response mechanisms to ensure that officials can respond swiftly in the event of any health-related emergency.
“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,” Agbebire stated. The agency explained that travellers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola and that any suspected case would immediately be isolated for further examination in line with both national and international health safety protocols.
“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,” Agbebire stated. Agbebire stated that the measures formed part of efforts to reassure Nigerians and the international travelling community that the country’s airports remain safe despite the health concerns emerging from the Central African region.
“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,” Agbebire stated. He further disclosed that the agency had heightened sensitisation among airport workers and reinforced emergency response mechanisms to ensure that officials can respond swiftly in the event of any health-related emergency.