Nigeria Intensifies Ebola Preparedness

The Federal Government of Nigeria>>>, through its Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare>>>, has intensified national preparedness and response measures against the possible introduction of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEBOV), following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate>>>, reassured citizens that no confirmed case exists in the country but highlighted activated precautionary measures. These include reinforced surveillance systems, strengthened screening protocols at points of entry, upgraded diagnostic capacity, and enhanced coordination with agencies like the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> and United Kingdom — Port Health Services>>>. The Nigeria — Government of Lagos State>>> is also taking proactive steps, particularly at the Kuwait — Kuwait International Airport>>>, to reduce interaction between passengers from affected countries and other travellers. Officials, including Commissioner for Health Akin Abayomi>>>, are reviewing surveillance systems and emergency response plans, emphasizing lessons learned from the 2014 Ebola outbreak. Collaboration with the World Health Organization>>> and regional health authorities is ongoing, alongside public awareness campaigns and reinforcement of infection prevention in health facilities.