The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reactivated stringent Ebola prevention protocols across the nation’s international airports following renewed concerns over the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in parts of Central Africa.
Surveillance Heightened Over Ebola Resurgence
In a statement issued by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the authority assured passengers and stakeholders that robust health surveillance systems were already operational nationwide. The measures, according to FAAN, are being implemented in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Port Health Services and other relevant agencies.
The authority stated that surveillance had been intensified for passengers arriving from high-risk countries. In addition, health officials are carrying out temperature screening and symptom monitoring at international terminals to ensure rapid detection of suspected Ebola cases.
FAAN explained that any traveller displaying symptoms associated with the virus would immediately undergo secondary health checks in accordance with national and international public health procedures.
Meanwhile, checks by NigerianFLIGHTDECK at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport confirmed that enhanced screening measures remain operational at arrival points.
Officials were observed screening inbound passengers through coordinated operations involving FAAN, Port Health Services and other airport agencies. Thermal camera systems installed at designated arrival halls monitored passenger temperatures in real time, while infrared thermometer scanners were also deployed for individual checks.
Already existing technology used in the previous outbreak allows health officials to identify abnormal temperature readings quickly.
Passengers arriving from affected regions have also welcomed the screening process. Some travellers described the checks as necessary and reassuring, especially amid renewed concerns about communicable diseases globally.
Although Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed Ebola case, FAAN reiterated that vigilance remains critical to protecting passengers, airport workers and the wider public.
The authority therefore advised travellers to cooperate fully with airport health officials and promptly report any symptoms during travel procedures.
