The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the two suspected ebola cases earlier announced were confirmed negative after the necessary laboratory tests.
Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris announced this in a statement on Saturday evening.
“The report was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of 30 October 2026, following the identification of two individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of Ebola, requiring further investigation. Hence the alert that was released early this evening. The individuals have been isolated, and appropriate public health measures have been initiated.
“Samples were collected for laboratory testing to establish the cause of the illness. Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing”, the DG said.
He commended the efforts of the Adamawa State’s Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive approach. “NCDC will continue to provide appropriate technical support to the Adamawa State Government to strengthen their response operations.
“Currently, there is no laboratory-confirmed EVD case in Adamawa State. The index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria to date.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation. The public is encouraged to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels”, he added.
Dr. Idris further stated that Ebola Virus Disease was a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.
“Anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly following a relevant exposure, should seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare workers of any relevant travel or contact history. Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals”, he said.
The Director-General informed that NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, would continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
“Nigeria’s public health authorities remain committed to protecting the health of all Nigerians through early detection, evidence-based public health action, transparent communication and a coordinated national response”, he concluded.
