Lagos State Government Enhances Ebola Surveillance Measures

The Lagos State Government announced that there are no recorded cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the state. However, it is tightening surveillance and preparedness at entry points, particularly at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The Ministry of Health, through the Directorate of Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health, is strengthening disease surveillance, risk communication, and community engagement in collaboration with various agencies. A strategic engagement was conducted at the airport with management, Port Health Services, and other stakeholders to focus on passenger screening, information sharing, infection prevention, and emergency response coordination.

The ministry is also intensifying public awareness about Ebola, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention methods. Residents are advised to seek medical assessment if unwell after possible exposure and to adhere to the state’s fever-management policy.

Travellers from areas with Ebola transmission are urged to cooperate with health authorities and follow public health guidance.