The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that two suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases in Adamawa State tested negative following two rounds of laboratory tests. This was disclosed by the NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, in a statement. The Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received reports of the suspected cases on October 30, 2026.
The two individuals showed symptoms associated with Ebola and were immediately isolated while health authorities launched investigations and implemented precautionary measures. Dr. Idris said the samples turned out negative for EVD after two rounds of testing. He commended the Adamawa State government for its swift response to the suspected cases. The NCDC will continue to provide technical support to the state government to strengthen their response operations.
The development follows increased public health surveillance after Nigeria confirmed a case of Bundibugyo Ebola in Abuja involving a traveller who arrived from Uganda. Reports of the suspected infections in Adamawa had raised fears of a possible spread of the disease. Health authorities at both state and federal levels began investigations and activated precautionary measures. However, the latest laboratory findings have ruled out Ebola infection in the two individuals.
Dr. Idris appealed to Nigerians to remain calm and refrain from circulating unverified reports or speculation about the situation. He urged the public to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels. Ebola is a serious infectious disease that requires early detection, proper medical treatment, and strict infection prevention and control measures.
The NCDC director-general advised people experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding, especially after possible exposure, to seek immediate medical attention. Patients should provide healthcare workers with relevant travel and contact histories. Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals.
According to Dr. Idris, the NCDC will continue working with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders to monitor developments and communicate verified updates to the public. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication, and coordinated national surveillance.
The NCDC clarified that Nigeria’s only laboratory-confirmed infection remains the previously reported Bundibugyo Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Adamawa had not recorded any laboratory-confirmed Ebola infection. The agency praised the state government for its proactive approach and pledged to continue providing technical support.
Key points
- The NCDC confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa state tested negative after laboratory tests.
- The agency reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health through early detection and evidence-based interventions.
- Nigeria’s only laboratory-confirmed Ebola infection remains the previously reported Bundibugyo Ebola case in the FCT.
