Nigeria has increased border checks after new Ebola cases were confirmed in Congo.
Health officials have raised control measures at airports, seaports, and land crossings to reduce the chance of the virus reaching the country.
Extra staff have been deployed while technical support from global partners keeps scanners and screening tools active across major entry points.
The National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa confirmed the Ebola Zaire strain as the cause of the outbreak in Kasai Province.
As of September 5, records showed 28 suspected infections and 16 deaths, including health workers.
The outbreak was confirmed two days earlier through lab tests carried out in Congo’s capital.
Port Health Services explained that Nigeria faces exposure because of strong travel links with Congo.
All arrivals from that country are now screened, including passengers connecting through transit points.
Most are required to fill out health declaration forms on arrival, making it easier to trace possible exposures if symptoms appear later.
In Congo, rapid response teams are working on tracing contacts, collecting samples, and boosting treatment services.
Supplies such as protective clothing, mobile labs, and medical kits have been sent in to strengthen the response.
Ebola vaccines that were stored in advance are now being used to protect health workers and exposed groups.
Support has also come from global partners, with half a million dollars released for emergency operations. The fund covers treatment, surveillance, and public awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak.
Nigerian officials maintain that these preventive steps are vital for keeping the country safe while the situation in Congo is brought under control.