The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola Virus Disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
A woman who recently arrived in Nigeria from Uganda tested positive for the infection.
The patient was diagnosed on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, after being admitted to a private hospital in the FCT, where she had received medical care for several days. She has since been isolated and is receiving treatment.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said health authorities had commenced contact tracing to identify and monitor people who might have been exposed to the virus.
According to the minister, 44 close contacts have been identified so far. They include healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and people who may have come into contact with the patient during her journey.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, is working with health authorities in the FCT to contain the infection and prevent further transmission.
The confirmation has prompted public health measures aimed at identifying possible infections early and limiting the risk of the disease spreading to other people.
Authorities have urged Nigerians to remain calm while maintaining vigilance and observing basic hygiene practices, including regular handwashing.
Members of the public have also been advised to report suspected exposure or symptoms to the appropriate public health authorities rather than ignore possible warning signs.
The NCDC has provided its toll-free call centre, 6232, which operates round the clock for public enquiries and reports of suspected cases.
Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious illness that can spread through direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected person, as well as contaminated materials.
Health authorities are expected to continue surveillance and contact tracing as part of efforts to contain the confirmed case and prevent further spread.
