Ebola: Kebbi Introduces Screening At Borders, Motor Parks

The Kebbi State Government has intensified measures to prevent the spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), introducing screening of passengers at border areas, motor parks and other entry points into the state.
The measures were announced in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary of the state Ministry of Health, Dr Zaki Abubakar.
Abubakar said the screening exercise was part of the government’s efforts to protect residents against the disease following reports of its resurgence in some parts of the country.
He explained that the exercise would help health officials identify suspected cases among travellers and ensure that affected persons were prom...