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The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed one case of Ebola Disease following a laboratory confirmation in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja on Tuesday.
A press release signed by Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare assures Nigerians that the nation has the ability to contain the deadly disease as it did in 2014 and contact tracing has commenced earnestly.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria confirms one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following laboratory confirmation today, 20 October 2026.”
“The patient, a woman who recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda, was admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she received care for several days before the diagnosis was confirmed. She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care.”
“The Federal Minister of Health and Social Welfare and NCDC are working closely with the FCT Health Services Secretariat and other relevant authorities to contain the infection and prevent further spread.”
“Contact tracing has commenced with 44 close contacts identified presently, with public health teams identifying and monitoring people who may have been exposed including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and travel contacts. Surveillance has been intensified, and the hospital is receiving immediate support to strengthen infection prevention and control measures.”
Muhammad Ali Pate further assuring Nigerians of readiness to contain spread of the disease urge citizens to remain calm, stay vigilant and cooperate with public health authorities as early detection, prompt reporting and everyone’s cooperation are critical to preventing further spread.
“NCDC free call centre is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information or to report a suspected case, please call NCDC toll-free number 6232.”
“The FG calls on all public and private healthcare facilities nationwide to be on high alert. Healthcare workers must maintain a high index of suspicion, promptly identify and isolate suspected cases, observe strict infection prevention and control measures, and immediately report suspected cases to public health authorities.”
What Nigerians Should Know and Do
Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of someone who is sick with the disease or has died from it, or through contact with contaminated materials. A person with Ebola cannot spread the disease before symptoms begin.
We advise everyone to:
Remain calm but vigilant. There is no need to panic.
Practice regular hand hygiene and avoid contact with the body fluids of anyone suspected to have Ebola.
Watch for symptoms, including fever, severe weakness, headache, vomiting and diarrhea, particularly following possible exposure.
Report any possible exposure immediately, even if you feel well. If you develop symptoms, avoid close contact with others and call public health authorities for guidance before visiting a healthcare facility.
Cooperate with public health teams. Anyone contacted during contact tracing, including relevant airline passengers, should provide the necessary information and follow public health advice.
Avoid rumors and stigma. Share only verified information from official health authorities.
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