The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has declared Nigeria at “high risk” of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) being imported into the country.
The NCDC activated emergency response teams following the alert. The agency classified the risk as high due to ongoing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a recently reported imported case in Uganda.
NCDC Director-General stated that the agency is closely monitoring developments across the region and working with relevant stakeholders, including the Port Health Service of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, to strengthen vigilance and preparedness within Nigeria’s public health system.
The likelihood of importation to Nigeria is high due to increased air travel between Nigeria and Uganda, especially through Kenya’s Nairobi Airport, which serves as a major transit hub connecting the countries.
The NCDC confirmed that there is currently no case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. Surveillance systems for Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases remain active nationwide. The agency urged Nigerians to remain calm, maintain proper hand hygiene, avoid contact with body fluids of sick individuals, and promptly report unusual illnesses to the nearest health facility.
Healthcare workers have been advised to maintain a high level of alertness as part of ongoing preventive measures. The alert comes as the virus doesn’t recognize borders, making regional cooperation critical for containment.
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