FAAN steps up airport surveillance as Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja
The airport authority said it was working with health agencies to support containment efforts after Nigeria confirmed its first case following months of heightened preparedness. The post FAAN steps up airport surveillance as Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Nigeria has reported its first case of the Ebola Virus Disease, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has urged the region to maintain a high level of vigilance to prevent further transmission and protect healthcare workers and communities.
Contact tracing is ongoing, with WHO and partners collaborating with governments in Nigeria, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The patient, a woman who recently traveled from Uganda, is in isolation and receiving medical care. Forty-four contacts have been identified for monitoring, including healthcare workers and those who might have traveled with the patient.
The Nigerian government has requested calm and urged Nigerians to rely on verified information and follow public health guidance, emphasizing the importance of good hand hygiene, awareness of Ebola symptoms, and seeking guidance from health authorities if exposure is suspected.
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