NCDC Identifies Two Suspected Ebola Cases In North-East Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region, prompting further investigations and precautionary measures by health authorities.
The agency disclosed this in an update shared on its official X account on Saturday, October 31, 2026, confirming that both individuals had been isolated.
According to the NCDC, laboratory tests are ongoing to establish whether the suspected patients have contracted the virus. Health officials have also commenced identifying and documenting people who may have had contact with them.
NCDC Begins Contact Tracing
The agency said its response teams were working to identify potential contacts and monitor possible exposure as investigations continue.
It stressed that the classification of the two individuals as suspected cases does not mean they have tested positive for Ebola.
The NCDC explained that only laboratory results can confirm whether either individual has the disease.
Agency Advises Nigerians On Preventive Measures
Meanwhile, the NCDC has urged Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene and take necessary precautions to reduce the risk of infection.
The agency advised the public to practise regular handwashing, maintain improved sanitation and follow public health guidance.
It also assured Nigerians that further updates would be communicated as more verified information becomes available.
Development Follows Confirmed Ebola Case In Abuja
The latest development comes 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola disease in the current outbreak.
The Federal Government confirmed the case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 20, 2026. The infection was identified as the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
The confirmed patient was a woman who had travelled from Uganda to Nigeria. Health authorities subsequently identified and monitored people who had contact with her.
As investigations into the two suspected cases continue, the NCDC has maintained that their infection status remains unconfirmed pending laboratory results.
The agency has urged Nigerians to rely on verified information and cooperate with public health authorities.
