The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)reported in Adamawa State have tested negative following two rounds of laboratory testing.
The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a
statement on Saturday, assuring Nigerians that there is currently no
laboratory-confirmed case of Ebola in Adamawa State.
According to Idris, the agency received a report of two individuals
presenting symptoms suggestive of Ebola in Yola in the early hours of
October 30, 2026, prompting an immediate public health response.
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He explained that the individuals were isolated, while samples were
collected and subjected to laboratory tests to determine the cause of
their illnesses.
“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EVD after two rounds
of testing,” Idris stated.
The NCDC boss commended the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their prompt response, adding that the agency would
continue to provide technical support to strengthen the state’s disease surveillance and response operations.
He further clarified that the index case previously confirmed in the
Federal Capital Territory remains the only laboratory-confirmed Ebola
case reported in Nigeria to date.
Idris urged members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading
unverified information or speculations about the situation.
He advised Nigerians to rely on official government and public health
communication channels for accurate updates.
The NCDC Director-General also warned that Ebola is a serious
infectious disease requiring prompt identification, proper clinical
management and effective infection prevention and control measures.
He urged anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness,
headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding,
particularly after possible exposure, to seek immediate medical
attention and provide healthcare workers with relevant travel or
contact history.
He also cautioned against self-medication, advising individuals to
follow the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.
The NCDC said it would continue to monitor the situation in
collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant
stakeholders, promising to provide updates as verified information
becomes available.
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