The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two additional suspected cases of Ebola virus in the North-eastern part of the country. Both individuals have been isolated, and contact identification and listing are ongoing. Laboratory testing is being conducted to establish possible exposure and prevent further transmission. The NCDC is urging the public to remain calm and follow guidance from public health authorities.
According to Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of NCDC, being classified as suspected cases does not mean they are confirmed Ebola cases. Confirmation is subject to laboratory results. The NCDC is working to prevent further transmission and ensure public safety. The public is advised to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation, and follow guidance from public health authorities.
The development comes amid heightened public health surveillance following Nigeria’s earlier response to an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a strain of Ebola, involving a traveller from Uganda. The NCDC is monitoring the situation closely and providing updates as verified information becomes available. The agency is urging members of the public to contact its toll-free line, 6232, or visit its official website for information and guidance.
Following the evacuation of the index patient and her husband to Switzerland, Nigeria has no active case of Ebola virus. Before the latest update, NCDC was monitoring 54 primary contacts linked to the country’s index Ebola virus case. The identified contacts included healthcare workers, domestic staff, and other individuals who might have been exposed during the course of medical care, sample collection or other relevant interactions.
The NCDC did not disclose the particular state where the two new suspected cases were recorded. The agency also did not disclose the number of contacts presently monitored. The NCDC is working to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent further transmission and ensure public safety.
The NCDC is urging the public to rely on official information as investigations continue. The agency is providing updates as verified information becomes available. The public is advised to remain calm and follow guidance from public health authorities. The NCDC is working closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the situation is brought under control.
The NCDC is committed to preventing further transmission and ensuring public safety. The agency is working tirelessly to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent the spread of the disease. The public is advised to cooperate with the NCDC and other relevant authorities to ensure that the situation is brought under control.
Key points
- The NCDC has identified two new suspected cases of Ebola virus in the North-eastern part of Nigeria.
- The public is advised to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation, and follow guidance from public health authorities.
- Nigeria currently has no active case of Ebola virus, following the evacuation of the index patient and her husband to Switzerland.
