The federal authorities has ordered stricter enforcement of Ebola screening protocols at Nigeria’s entry factors following considerations raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over reported breaches of accredited measures.
The directive was contained in a round issued by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on October 22, 2026, with reference quantity PS/FMOH/08/VIII/48.
The round was signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollum, on behalf of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate.
In a press release, the ministry’s Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Ado Bako, mentioned the directive required strict compliance with screening procedures, well being declaration necessities and surveillance measures in any respect factors of entry.
It additionally referred to as for stronger coordination and information-sharing amongst related companies to make sure efficient implementation of the accredited protocols.
The round directed officers to promptly doc and report precise or tried breaches, assist enforcement personnel and strengthen accountability mechanisms.
It additional warned towards undue interference with personnel finishing up their duties and directed that the advisory be circulated instantly to all related departments and companies.
The ministry described compliance with the directive as a matter of excessive precedence.
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