BREAKING: Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in FCT

The Federal Government has confirmed 1 lawsuit of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) successful the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The lawsuit was laboratory-confirmed connected Tuesday, October 20, 2026, aft a pistillate who precocious arrived successful Nigeria connected an planetary formation from Uganda was admitted to a backstage infirmary successful the FCT.

The patient, who had received attraction astatine the infirmary for respective days, is presently isolated and receiving treatment.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said interaction tracing has commenced, with 44 adjacent contacts identified truthful far, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers and question contacts.

The Federal Government, done the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), is moving with FCT wellness authorities to incorporate the corruption and forestall further spread.

Authorities person urged Nigerians to stay calm but vigilant, practise reg...