The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has heightened health surveillance across airport operations after confirming a case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory.
The authority said it was working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Port Health Services, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant agencies to support ongoing containment efforts.
According to the authority, the early identification of the case and the commencement of contact tracing underscore the importance of effective health surveillance and collaboration among relevant agencies in responding to public health threats.
FAAN said it was maintaining heightened vigilance across airport operations and would continue to coordinate with public health authorities to implement further guidance and support additional measures considered necessary to protect passengers, airport personnel and the general public.
The authority also urged passengers, airport users, airlines and other stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with health officials.
The authority reiterated its commitment to supporting ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak while maintaining vigilance at Nigeria’s airports and reassured travellers of its readiness to work with relevant agencies to safeguard public health and ensure the safe operation of airports across the country.
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