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Lagos strengthens airport measures to prevent Ebola entry
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2026-06-02 01:05   Health   10

Lagos strengthens airport measures to prevent Ebola entry

Lagos State dey put strong measures for Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) to prevent Ebola from entering Nigeria.Even though we never get any Ebola case for Naija, the State health officials and airport authorities dey plan to reduce contact between travellers from Ebola-hit countries and other passengers.

This one include better screening, emergency response systems, touchless temperature checks, digital health declarations, and dedicated processing channels for high-risk passengers.Prof.Akin Abayomi, Lagos Health Commissioner, lead the inspection, joined by other top health and aviation officials.

Dem dey recall how Nigeria handle Ebola outbreak for 2014 when person from Liberia bring the virus enter Lagos, and dem wan make sure say vigilance no relax.Airport manager Olatokunbo Arewa confirm say dem don upgrade airport facilities, sanitiser dispensers, temperature monitoring and staff training.WHO report say over 900 suspected Ebola cases dey DRC and Uganda with more than 200 deaths, so Lagos dey serious with these preventive actions.

Collaboration between state government, federal agencies, and frontline airport staff dey key to protecting public health and preventing any outbreak.The State dey emphasise fast detection, isolation, safe evacuation, and monitoring of travellers from affected countries to keep Nigeria safe.

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