Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10 -- Sri Lanka Air Force issued the following news release:
A special emergency health security drill was conducted at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport on 07 August 2026 to enhance preparedness for managing a suspected case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) involving an arriving passenger. The primary objective of the exercise was to enhance preparedness for infectious disease emergencies that may occur within an international Airport environment, with particular emphasis on highly infectious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD).The exercise also focused on ensuring that Airport personnel are capable of responding promptly and safely while minimizing the potential risk of ...