{
  "id": 9293668,
  "title": "Ebola: NCDC to screen travellers from affected countries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ebola-ncdc-to-screen-travellers-from-affected-countries",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-23T07:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ebola-ncdc-to-screen-travellers-from-affected-countries/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced new screening measures for travelers arriving from countries affected by the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, outlined the plans in an interim public health advisory, stating that travelers from affected countries may need to complete health declaration forms as part of enhanced public health surveillance and follow-up measures.\n\nThe NCDC stressed that passengers arriving from countries without active or relevant EVD transmission are currently exempt from this requirement. The agency urged Nigerians to remain vigilant for symptoms consistent with Ebola and to seek medical attention promptly if necessary. The NCDC remains committed to protecting Nigerians through evidence-based surveillance, preparedness, and response to public health threats.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says travellers from countries with Ebola may be required to complete health declaration forms upon a Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-ncdc-to-screen-travellers-from-affected-countries/",
  "key_points": [
    "NCDC implementing screening for EVD-affected countries",
    "Travelers may fill health declaration forms",
    "Exempt passengers from unaffected countries"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The NCDC's new screening measures for travelers from Ebola-affected countries signify a heightened state of alert and preparedness in Nigeria to prevent and respond to potential EVD outbreaks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ebola: NCDC to screen travellers from affected countries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/ebola-ncdc-to-screen-travellers-from-affected-countries-9299883",
        "published": "2026-09-23T08:22:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}