In light of the evolving Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) situation affecting parts of Africa, the federal Ministry of Health said it is “proactively strengthening the Federation’s preparedness and response measures to safeguard public health.”
As part of these efforts, the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Ministry of National Security to enhance port health surveillance and screening procedures. “These measures are intended to identify all incoming travelers who may have recently visited African countries designated as high risk for Ebola transmission. Three (3) nationals were identified through this process and arrived in the Federation on May 26th” the MOH said.
They are not experiencing any Ebola like symptoms and are therefore considered to be at low risk of transmitting the Ebola Virus Disease. As a precautionary measure, they will be quarantined at a private residence for 21 days and closely monitored by public health officials in accordance with established international health protocols. The Ministry wishes to reassure the public that there are currently no suspected or confirmed cases of Ebola in the Federation, and the overall public health risk remains low.
Individuals exposed to the Ebola virus may develop symptoms within 2 to 21 days following exposure. Common symptoms include: fever, severe headache, sore throat, muscle pain, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and unexplained internal or external bleeding.
Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or secretions of an infected person.
