Ebola: Nigeria records no new cases 21 days after imported infection – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported on November 9, 2026, that no new Ebola cases have been confirmed in Nigeria since the first imported case on October 20, 2026. Despite this, 28 contacts of the initial case remain under monitoring. Director-General Dr Jide Idris stated that 34 of the 62 identified contacts have completed their 21-day follow-up, while the remaining 28 are still being monitored.

The NCDC warned of other infectious disease threats, including dengue fever, chikungunya, diphtheria, Lassa fever, and cerebrospinal meningitis. In collaboration with various stakeholders, the NCDC has been conducting contact tracing, investigation, laboratory testing, infection prevention, and surveillance at points of entry. They also urged healthcare workers to remain vigilant, ask patients about their travel history, and report any suspected cases.

The agency has deployed national rapid response teams, including entomologists, to support affected states in managing dengue fever and chikungunya. As the dry season advances and the risk of cerebrospinal meningitis increases, the NCDC advised states to strengthen disease surveillance, access to diagnostics, clinical readiness, and vaccination responses.

With diphtheria remaining a significant threat, especially to unvaccinated children, the agency advised parents and caregivers to ensure their children's vaccination status. The NCDC also warned of an expected increase in Lassa fever cases during the festive season and urged states to enhance surveillance, testing, treatment readiness, and infection prevention measures.