Ebola: FG identifies 44 contacts, seeks passengers’ cooperation

The Federal Government has called on passengers who traveled with a woman confirmed to have Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory to cooperate with public health authorities during contact tracing efforts. 44 contacts have so far been identified since the case was confirmed on October 20, 2026, following the arrival of the patient from Uganda on an international flight on October 7.

The woman developed symptoms on October 11 and is now in isolation receiving medical care. Contact tracing is crucial as health authorities work to identify those who may have been exposed, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and others who traveled with the patient. The minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, urged all contacted individuals to provide requested information and follow public health advice to prevent the spread of the disease.

The government is also strengthening surveillance, laboratory testing, and infection prevention measures to manage the situation, which has heightened concerns over cross-border transmission following recent Ebola cases in East Africa.