The Lagos State government has activated its Ebola response system following reports of new cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre convened in Yaba on September 9, reviewing preparedness across surveillance, case management, laboratory capacity, and risk communication.
Officials noted that an isolation centre is ready, with training for frontline health workers set to begin immediately.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, said Lagos is “largely ready,” but urged residents to remain vigilant.
He advised strict hygiene, environmental sanitation, and early reporting of symptoms among travellers from outbreak regions.
At Murtala Muhammed International Airport, port health services have tightened screening, with enhanced checks for high-risk passengers.
Immigration, customs, and airport staff are also being sensitised to spot signs of Ebola.
Nigeria successfully contained an Ebola outbreak in 2014, and officials say Lagos remains prepared to prevent the virus from re-entering.
