Bolatito Mercy
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 investigations.
The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, explaining that samples collected from the two individuals showed no evidence of the Ebola virus.
According to Idris, the agency received a report of suspected Ebola cases through the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of October 30, 2026.
The alert followed the identification of two individuals in Yola who presented symptoms requiring further medical investigation.
He explained that both individuals were immediately isolated while relevant public health measures were activated to prevent any potential spread of the disease.
Idris commended the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their prompt response, adding that the NCDC had continued to provide technical assistance to strengthen the state’s response efforts.
He further clarified that there is currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa State, noting that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria.
The NCDC chief urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified reports or speculations about the situation.
He advised members of the public to rely on official government announcements and recognised public health communication channels for accurate information.
Idris also emphasised the importance of early detection and appropriate medical attention, noting that Ebola is a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, proper clinical management and effective infection prevention measures.
He advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after a possible exposure, to seek immediate medical attention and provide healthcare workers with relevant travel or contact information.
The NCDC Director-General cautioned against self-medication, urging individuals to follow the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.
He assured Nigerians that the agency, working alongside the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, would continue to monitor developments and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
He reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria’s public health authorities to safeguarding the population through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication and coordinated disease surveillance.
