The Federal Government has officially confirmed a case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Health authorities confirmed the laboratory test result on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
The patient, an female traveler, recently arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda.
Upon arrival, she sought care at a private medical facility in Abuja, where she received treatment for several days.
Following laboratory validation, emergency response teams placed the patient in strict isolation for specialized medical care.
Public Health Containment and Contact Tracing Underway
In response, federal health agencies immediately activated emergency containment measures to prevent further community transmission.
The Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the FCT Secretariat are coordinating the response.
Furthermore, public health experts have identified 44 close contacts linked to the infected patient.
These contacts include healthcare personnel, private hospital patients, family caregivers, and fellow air travelers.
Consequently, surveillance officers placed all identified contacts under active daily health monitoring and contact tracking protocols.
High Alert Issued Across Health Facilities Nationwide
Federal health authorities instructed both public and private health institutions nationwide to maintain heightened clinical surveillance.
Officials urged medical personnel to observe strict infection prevention protocols while treating patients exhibiting high fever.
“Facilities must promptly isolate suspected cases and report immediately to public health authorities,” officials stated.
In addition, response teams expanded infection control measures and sanitization protocols at the affected private hospital.
Finally, health agencies advised the public to remain calm while adhering to personal hygiene and handwashing guidelines.
