The Kebbi State Government has elevated efforts to stop the doable 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 a press release made out there to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.
He mentioned the ministry, by means 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 circumstances and determine travellers exhibiting signs in keeping with the illness.”
Dr Zaki mentioned comparable 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 circumstances shortly, referring affected people for additional medical evaluation and taking obligatory public well being measures to cut back the danger of transmission.
The everlasting secretary added that the ministry had equipped protecting gear to basic hospitals throughout the state to help their preparedness for doable circumstances.
The state authorities reaffirmed its dedication to defending residents by means 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.
