FCT PHD CELEBRATES RELEASE OF RRT OFFICERS AFTER EBOLA QUARANTINE.
By: Khadijat Kawunda
The FCT Public Health Department has celebrated the release of three members of its Rapid Response Team (RRT) following their successful completion of the mandatory 21-day quarantine after responding to a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the FCT.
The officers, who completed their quarantine on November 9, officially exited on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after undergoing the required health assessments and receiving clearance from their respective contact officers.
Dr. Teresa Nwachukwu, Director, FCT Public Health Department, alongside members of staff, welcomed the officers and, on behalf of the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, congratulated them on their professionalism, courage and commitment to duty.
Dr. Nwachukwu noted that the officers’ strict adherence to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), was critical to protecting themselves and preventing further transmission of the infection.
She also highlighted lessons learnt from the COVID-19 response, stressing that continuous training and investment in the health system equip health workers with the skills needed to respond effectively to emerging public health threats.
The Director further commended the contact tracing team for identifying exposed persons and ensuring appropriate monitoring and quarantine, while emphasising the importance of surveillance, coordination, and adherence to safety protocols in managing public health emergencies.
The event was also attended by the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Lukman Lawal, State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Mrs. Fatimah Ahmed, Head of Public Health Laboratory, Mrs. Abiola Ojo, a representative of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other members of the Public Health Department.
The release marked an important milestone in the FCT’s Ebola response, as the three officers reunited with their colleagues and family after completing the required observation period.
