The Federal Government has directed related businesses and well being establishments to strictly implement accredited Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, entry protocols at all designated points of entry into Nigeria.
Mr Ado Bako, the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in an announcement on Friday in Abuja.
Bako stated the directive adopted concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, over reported non-compliance with the accredited protocols.
According to him, the directive was contained in round PS/FMOH/08/VIII/48, dated October 22, 2026, and signed by the ministry’s everlasting secretary, Daju Kachollum.
The round was signed on behalf of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate.
The ministry harassed the necessity for constant, efficient and non-discriminatory enforcement of the measures to minimise potential cross-border transmission and defend public well being and nationwide safety.
It directed related establishments to make sure strict compliance with prescribed screening, well being declaration, surveillance and different relevant entry necessities.
The round additionally known as for stronger coordination, communication and information-sharing amongst stakeholders to assist efficient surveillance, early detection and immediate responses to potential public well being threats.
The ministry urged all involved establishments to promptly doc and report any precise or tried breach of the accredited protocols by means of established channels.
It additional directed them to assist enforcement officers and set up efficient monitoring and accountability mechanisms to maintain compliance.
The ministry harassed that personnel liable for imposing the protocols needs to be allowed to discharge their duties professionally and with out undue interference.
