Ebola: FG orders strict enforcement of screening protocols at entry points

The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and health institutions to strictly enforce Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) screening and other entry protocols at Nigeria’s designated points of entry following reports of non-compliance with approved measures.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a circular dated October 22, 2026, also directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen surveillance, information-sharing and accountability mechanisms to prevent potential cross-border transmission of the disease.
The directive followed concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over reported breaches of the Federal Gover...