NCDC: Two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed that 2 suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, successful Adamawa State tested antagonistic aft 2 rounds of laboratory tests.

The bureau said the results mean that the antecedently confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola lawsuit successful the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, remains the lone laboratory-confirmed corruption reported successful Nigeria.

In a statement, the NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, said the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received a study of the suspected cases successful the aboriginal hours of October 30, 2026.

According to him, the 2 individuals presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola and were instantly isolated arsenic wellness authorities commenced investigations and precautionary measures.

“Fortunately, the samples turned retired antagonistic for EVD aft 2 rounds of testing,” Idris said.

He clarified that nary laboratory-confirmed Ebola lawsuit had been recorded successful Adamawa State, commending the authorities authorities for its punctual response.

“At this juncture, I privation to commend the efforts of the Adamawa State’s Commissioner for Health and his squad for their proactive approach.

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