The Kebbi State Government has elevated efforts to forestall the potential entry and unfold of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, by strengthening well being surveillance and screening at key entry factors.
The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Dr Zaki Abubakar Zaki, disclosed this in an announcement made obtainable to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
He mentioned the ministry, by way of its Public Health Department, had stepped up surveillance and screening at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi and chosen land border crossings throughout the state.
According to him: “Passengers arriving at and departing from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport are being screened at designated arrival and departure gates to facilitate the early detection of suspected Ebola instances and establish travellers exhibiting signs in keeping with the illness.”
Dr Zaki mentioned related measures had been launched at three land border entry factors in Bagudo, Kamba and Arewa native authorities areas.
He defined that the initiative was aimed at detecting suspected instances shortly, referring affected people for additional medical evaluation and taking crucial public well being measures to cut back the chance of transmission.
The everlasting secretary added that the ministry had provided protecting tools to basic hospitals throughout the state to assist their preparedness for potential instances.
The state authorities reaffirmed its dedication to defending residents by way of efficient illness surveillance, border screening and collaboration with related well being authorities and different stakeholders.
It additionally urged residents and travellers to stay alert, cooperate with well being officers and promptly report any signs suspected to be linked to Ebola to the suitable authorities.
