From Premium Times Nigeria · Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman · · 2m
FAAN steps up airport surveillance after Nigeria confirms Ebola case
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as FAAN boosts airport checks.
In brief
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as FAAN boosts airport checks. Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case after a woman arrived from Uganda, prompting FAAN to increase airport surveillance and coordinate with health agencies for containment. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case involving a woman who recently arrived from Uganda on an international flight.
“nigeria confirmed its first ebola case involving a woman who recently arrived from uganda on an international flight”
FAAN steps up airport surveillance
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria heightened airport surveillance following the confirmation of the Ebola case.
“the federal airports authority of nigeria heightened airport surveillance following the confirmation of the ebola case”
FAAN coordinates with health agencies
FAAN said it was working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, port health services, and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to support containment efforts.
“faan said it was working with the nigeria centre for disease control and prevention port health services and the nigeria civil aviation authority to support containment efforts”
Patient in isolation
The patient is receiving medical care in isolation at a private hospital in the Federal Capital Territory.
“the patient is receiving medical care in isolation at a private hospital in the federal capital territory”
Contact tracing underway
Contact tracing has commenced for the confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory.
“contact tracing has commenced for the confirmed ebola case in the federal capital territory”
Previous preparedness measures
In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported Nigeria had strengthened Ebola surveillance after outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
“in september premium times reported nigeria had strengthened ebola surveillance after outbreaks in the democratic republic of the congo and uganda”
Health declaration forms
Travellers arriving from countries with active Ebola transmission could be required to complete health declaration forms.
“travellers arriving from countries with active ebola transmission could be required to complete health declaration forms”
High risk areas
In May, Nigeria identified 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory as areas facing high or moderate risk of Ebola importation.
“in may nigeria identified 21 states and the federal capital territory as areas facing high or moderate risk of ebola importation”
No confirmed cases before
At the time of the report, Nigeria had not recorded a confirmed case linked to the regional outbreak.
“at the time of the report nigeria had not recorded a confirmed case linked to the regional outbreak”
FAAN emphasizes vigilance
FAAN urged passengers, airport users, airlines, and stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with health officials.
“faan urged passengers airport users airlines and stakeholders to remain calm vigilant and cooperative with health officials”
Public information advice
FAAN advised the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports.
“faan advised the public to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports”
FAAN reassures travelers
FAAN reassured travelers that it remained ready to work with relevant agencies to protect public health and ensure safe airport operations.
“faan reassured travelers that it remained ready to work with relevant agencies to protect public health and ensure safe airport operations”
The one thing
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case after a woman arrived from Uganda, prompting FAAN to increase airport surveillance and coordinate with health agencies for containment.
