Ebola: NCDC details patient’s arrival, symptoms, diagnosis

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has detailed the arrival, symptoms, and diagnosis of Nigeria's first imported case of Ebola virus disease. The patient, a woman who recently travelled from Uganda, arrived in Nigeria on October 5 and developed symptoms two days later on October 7. She initially presented at a private health facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 11, initially being treated for malaria-like symptoms.

The attending doctors became suspicious of Ebola when the patient did not respond to treatment and sought a more detailed medical history, revealing her travel history to Uganda. The Federal Government confirmed the case on Tuesday, with 44 contacts identified for monitoring, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and people who may have travelled with the woman.

The patient is currently isolated and receiving medical care, while health authorities intensify contact tracing efforts to prevent further transmission.

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