Kebbi steps up Ebola screening at airport, land borders

The Kebbi State Government has increased efforts to prevent the possible entry and spread of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, by strengthening health surveillance and screening at key entry points. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, Dr Zaki Abubakar Zaki, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. He said the ministry, through its Public Health Department, had stepped up surveillance and screening at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi and selected land border crossings across the state. According to him: "Passengers arriving at and departing from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport are being screened at desi...