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Nigeria cautions against travel via Ethiopia's main airport due to altitude
The foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.
Nigeria cautions against travel via Ethiopia's main airport due to altitude
The Nigerian foreign ministry in Abuja reports that six Nigerians with underlying health conditions have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa. The information was disclosed as part of a travel advisory related to the altitude at Ethiopia's main airport.
Officials indicate the deaths involve travelers with pre-existing health issues who passed through the airport while en route to other destinations. The advisory focuses on risks associated with transit through the Addis Ababa facility.
The report does not provide details on the specific routes, flight numbers, or the exact altitude levels at which the deaths occurred. There are no statements about medical responses or ongoing investigations included in the material.
Nigeria’s warning emphasizes caution for travelers with health problems when transiting through the airport, advising consideration of alternative routes or additional medical planning as appropriate. Additional guidance or updates were not included in the supplied material.