Lagos State Government launches a statewide emergency public awareness campaign, “Operation Lagos BioShield,” aimed at strengthening disease surveillance and reducing the risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) being imported into the state. The initiative is announced as new EVD outbreaks are reported in parts of East and Central Africa. According to reports, the campaign focuses on public education and heightened monitoring to improve detection and response should there be any suspected case. Vanguard also reports that Lagos says there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in Nigeria, while Daily Post Nigeria frames the move as a precautionary step to prepare for possible entry of the virus. The operation is presented as an awareness and surveillance effort rather than confirmation of local transmission. The government’s message emphasizes vigilance and readiness, aligning with the wider public health goal of preventing cross-border spread by ensuring timely identification, reporting, and containment of any suspected EVD cases.