By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has heightened vigilance across airport operations following a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The authority said it was working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Port Health Services, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant agencies to support ongoing efforts to contain the disease.
In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, FAAN said the early identification of the case and the commencement of contact tracing underscored the importance of effective disease surveillance, established public health protocols and inter-agency collaboration.
The authority urged passengers, airport users, airlines and other stakeholders to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with health officials.
It also advised the public to rely on verified information and refrain from spreading unconfirmed reports about the outbreak.
The authority reaffirmed its commitment to working with relevant agencies to safeguard public health and ensure the safe operation of Nigeria’s airports.
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