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Birnin Kebbi steps up Ebola screening at airports and borders

Updated 10:03 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 11:47 WAT · 3 outlets reporting

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Kebbi State has intensified health surveillance at its airports and land borders to guard against possible Ebola virus entry. Permanent Secretary Dr Zaki Abubakar Zaki announced the strengthened screening measures, while Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu pledged full readiness to contain any case. The initiative aims to prevent the spread of Ebola within the state.

What we know

  • Kebbi State increased Ebola screening at airports and land borders
  • Dr Zaki Abubakar Zaki disclosed the new health‑surveillance measures
  • Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu affirmed the state's preparedness

Why it matters: Enhanced screening protects residents and neighbouring regions from a potential Ebola outbreak.

Sources

  1. Kebbi steps up Ebola screening at airport, land borders – Daily Post,
  2. We’re fully ready to contain Ebola virus – Kebbi govt – Nigerian Tribune,
  3. Kebbi strengthens preparedness to curtail Ebola – The Sun,

Updates

  • – Story published – 3 outlets

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