The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria’s North-East region.
The agency disclosed this in an update on its X handle on Saturday, saying that both individuals have been isolated, while contact tracing and listing are ongoing. Laboratory tests are being conducted to determine their status.
The NCDC noted that the identification of the individuals as suspected cases does not mean they have tested positive for Ebola.
It urged Nigerians to maintain proper hand hygiene, observe enhanced sanitation practices and adhere to public health advisories to prevent the possible spread of the disease.
NCDC said further updates would be provided as verified information becomes available.
Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of the current outbreak on October 20, 2026, after laboratory tests detected the Bundibugyo virus in a woman who travelled to the country from Uganda through Addis Ababa.
The patient developed symptoms on October 7 and sought medical attention in Abuja on October 11 before the infection was confirmed.
The patient and her spouse were evacuated to Switzerland, their country home, on October 26, following the country’s request to have them treated in their country.
Nigerian authorities have continued monitoring identified contacts and investigating possible exposures.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had said Nigeria must complete 42 days without further confirmed or probable cases before the outbreak can be declared over.