Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, 44 Contacts Traced
Health authorities in Nigeria are stepping up Ebola surveillance in Abuja after confirming a case of the Bundibugyo strain and identifying 44 contacts for monitoring.
PANM — Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in Abuja, triggering urgent public health measures to prevent further transmission.
The case, confirmed on October 20, 2026, involves a woman who recently travelled from Uganda and tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. She is receiving medical care in isolation.
Health authorities have identified 44 contacts for monitoring, while the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified surveillance and contact tracing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the region to remain vigilant as the Ebola outbreak continues to evolve.
Authorities are urging Nigerians to maintain good hygiene, avoid contact with potentially infectious body fluids and rely on verified public health information.
Source: WHO, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and NCDC.
