Zamfara moves against Ebola virus threat, steps up surveillance, screens travellers at Gusau airport
Gusau airport, Gusau, Zamfara
On October 27, 2026, Zamfara State initiated a response to a potential Ebola virus threat after a passenger arriving at Gusau airport exhibited symptoms of the disease. The passenger, an indigene of Zamfara, had traveled from Saudi Arabia via EgyptAir and presented with a high temperature upon arrival.
In response to this incident, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Maradun, announced that the government has stepped up surveillance measures and is screening travelers at the airport to prevent any possible outbreak. The current situation involves heightened health checks and monitoring of incoming passengers to ensure public safety and mitigate the risk of Ebola spreading within the community.
Reported by Premium Times.
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