EXCLUSIVE: Ebola: 34-year-old pilot, wife identified as suspected cases who tested negative in North-east Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has ruled out Ebola Virus Disease in two individuals suspected of having the infection in Yola, Adamawa State. NCDC Director-General Jide Idris stated that the suspected cases, which were reported in the early hours of October 30, 2026, tested negative for the virus after two rounds of laboratory testing. Idris clarified that there is currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa.

According to This Day, the two suspected cases in Adamawa were identified barely five days after the first imported case of Ebola was evacuated to Switzerland. Idris noted that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only confirmed case in Nigeria.

The NCDC is working with the Adamawa State Government to investigate the report and strengthen response operations. While the individuals were isolated and public health measures were initiated, Idris urged the public to remain calm, avoid sharing unverified information, and maintain good hand hygiene and sanitation.

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