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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced response measures to guard against the potential importation of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease (BEBOV).
The move follows reported outbreaks of the virus in parts of East and Central Africa, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations, Ado Bako, the Ministry reassured the public that there is no confirmed outbreak currently in the country.
“The Ministry wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is presently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria,” the statement said.
However, the statement added that authorities have activated heightened health security protocols nationwide to prevent cross-border disease transmission.
“In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening national health security and preventing cross-border disease transmission, heightened preparedness measures have been activated nationwide,” the Ministry said.
To secure the country’s entry points,
