The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Tuesday says it has heightened surveillance throughout airport operations following Nigeria’s affirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The authority mentioned it was working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), port well being companies, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and different related businesses to assist containment efforts.
The announcement got here after the federal authorities confirmed the case involving a girl who just lately arrived in Nigeria on a world flight from Uganda. The affected person is receiving medical care in isolation at a non-public hospital in the FCT, whereas contact tracing has commenced.
In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Nigeria had strengthened its Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures following outbreaks in elements of Africa, significantly the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The NCDC mentioned on the time that it had positioned the nation on excessive alert and strengthened surveillance measures. Under the measures, travellers arriving from international locations with energetic Ebola transmission might be required to finish well being declaration types to assist monitoring and follow-up.
The company had additionally warned of the chance of the virus being imported into Nigeria via worldwide journey.
PREMIUM TIMES additionally reported in May that the federal authorities had recognized 21 states and the FCT as areas dealing with excessive or reasonable threat of Ebola importation, following a threat evaluation prompted by outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda.
At the time, Nigeria had not recorded a confirmed case linked to the regional outbreak.
Airport surveillance
FAAN mentioned the early identification of the present case and the graduation of contact tracing underscored the significance of established public well being protocols, efficient surveillance and cooperation amongst businesses.
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The authority mentioned it could proceed coordinating with public well being officers, align its response with additional steering and assist extra measures thought of needed to guard passengers, airport personnel and the broader public.
It urged passengers, airport customers, airways and different stakeholders to stay calm, vigilant and cooperative with well being officers.
FAAN additionally suggested the general public to depend on verified info and keep away from spreading unconfirmed studies.
The authority reassured travellers that it remained able to work with related businesses to guard public well being and make sure the protected operation of Nigeria’s airports.
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