Lagos steps up Ebola surveillance at airport, reassures residents

Lagos State Government is strengthening disease surveillance, risk communication and collaboration at the airport to prepare for any potential Ebola threat following a case of Bundibugyo virus confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory. It reassured residents there is currently no suspected Ebola case in Lagos and urged vigilance, prompt reporting, hand washing and reliance on verified information.

Pidgin: Lagos State Government dey strengthen disease surveillance, risk communication and collaboration for airport to prepare for any potential Ebola threat after dem confirm one case of Bundibugyo virus for Federal Capital Territory. Dem reassure residents say no suspected Ebola case dey Lagos now and dem urge make everybody stay vigilant, report quick quick, wash hand and depend on correct information.

How this affects you: Lagos residents and travellers are advised to follow preventive measures, report suspected exposure via 112, 767 or 0802 316 9485, and seek medical assessment for symptoms.