The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced strengthened preventive health measures at all international airports in response to the Ebola outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 20, the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, said the authority is working closely with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, and other partners to intensify monitoring of incoming passengers, particularly those travelling from high-risk countries.
FAAN explained that screening procedures have been reinforced to quickly identify travellers showing symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease.
It added that any suspected cases will be isolated immediately and subjected to further medical evaluation in line with established protocols.
The agency also noted that coordination with relevant health and aviation stakeholders has been improved, alongside increased staff training and strengthened emergency response systems aimed at ensuring rapid intervention where necessary.
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“Passengers are being screened for symptoms associated with Ebola, and any suspected case will be promptly isolated and subjected to secondary health checks in line with established national and international health protocols.
“Additionally, FAAN has strengthened coordination with relevant stakeholders, enhanced staff sensitisation, and reinforced emergency response procedures to ensure swift action where necessary.
“While there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria, FAAN remains vigilant and fully committed to safeguarding public health and maintaining safe airport operations.”
The measures come after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17, 2026.
The outbreak, which began in Ituri Province in the DRC before spreading to Uganda, has heightened regional concern due to reported infections and fatalities.
FAAN urged passengers to remain calm, comply fully with screening processes, and report any health concerns promptly to airport health officials.