Nigeria Reports No New Ebola Cases After 21 Days Since Imported Infection

Nigeria has not reported any new cases of Ebola Virus Disease. This comes 21 days after confirming an imported case of the Bundibugyo virus from a traveler who came from Uganda.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) shared this news on Tuesday. The statement was signed by Jide Idris, the Director-General of NCDC.

NCDC mentioned that 28 people linked to the confirmed case are still being monitored. Meanwhile, 34 others have finished their 21-day follow-up period.

“As of 9 November 2026, Nigeria had confirmed only one imported case of Bundibugyo Virus Disease, with no additional confirmed cases,” the statement said.

The agency clarified that the 21 days since the first case should not be mixed up with the individual monitoring for each contact. “A person identified as a contact does not necessarily have Ebola. Follow-up enables health teams to identify symptoms early and respond safely,” it explained.

The NCDC is still investigating alerts and keeping an eye on the situation across the country. They encouraged healthcare workers in both public and private facilities to stay alert. They should ask patients about their travel history and any possible exposure to Ebola.

If there is a suspicion of Ebola, health workers must notify public health authorities quickly. The NCDC also advised anyone who feels unwell after potential exposure to stay away from others. They should call the NCDC’s toll-free line, 6232, for guidance before heading to a health facility.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person or contaminated materials.