The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA has directed all airline operator especially airlines operating regional and international flights into Nigeria to exercise a high level of vigilance, following the resurgence of Ebola virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo,
The NCAA in a release by the General manager Public Affair Sam Adurogboye stated that the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of International concern in line with international health regulations.
The NCAA had in a letter to operators directed pilots in command of aircraft to report to air traffic controllers any suspected case of communicable disease on board valid and appropriate number of first aid kits in line with regulations.
Airlines are to refresh the knowledge of their crew members, flight deck and cabin crew for improved and sustained proficiency in handling and communicating with Air Traffic Controllers of any suspected case of communicable disease on board.
Airlines are to report to the NCAA in writing any suspected case of communicable disease on board any flight.
The NCAA says it expects strict compliance and will collaborate with all relevant agencies to prevent the incursion of Ebola or prevent the incursion of Ebola or any communicable disease into Nigeria
