Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funds, mandatory border screening

The Nigerian Senate has called for emergency funds and mandatory health screening at all international entry points to curb the spread of Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases. Senator Francis Faduyile, who sponsored the motion, expressed concern over the potential threat of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus to Nigeria's public health system.

While acknowledging the government's current measures, including health declaration forms and increased screening at entry points, the Senate expressed concerns about the limited scope of these protocols and the need for stronger preparedness measures. They urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and Port Health Services to make screening mandatory for all international arrivals, and to ensure that entry points were equipped with necessary resources and trained personnel.

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