Zamfara State Enhances Ebola Screening at Airports

Zamfara State has implemented enhanced Ebola containment measures after a passenger, an indigene of the state, arrived at the airport with a fever of 38°C. The state Commissioner for Health, Nafisa Maradun, announced that health officials identified the passenger and referred them for further medical assessment.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to detect and respond to suspected Ebola cases, especially following Nigeria's confirmation of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 20. The Zamfara State government has deployed medical personnel to key locations, including the airport and major motor parks, to screen travelers.

Maradun emphasized the importance of precautionary measures to protect residents and prevent the virus's spread. The state has directed healthcare facilities and local government health authorities to reinforce their preparedness and maintain vigilance for suspected cases.

Collaboration with agencies like the Nigeria Customs Service and Nigeria Immigration Service aims to improve surveillance at entry points.