By Michael Lim

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that the two suspected Ebola cases reported in Yola, Adamawa State, have tested negative following two rounds of laboratory testing.

The Agency noted in a statement that it is working with the Adamawa State Government to investigate the cases, which were isolated and tested.

The NCDC clarified that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria.

It urged Nigerians to remain calm and rely on official government and public health channels for accurate information.

The Agency further advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after possible exposure, to seek immediate medical attention and provide healthcare workers with relevant travel and contact history.

By Michael Lim

Two individuals have been isolated by health authorities following suspicion that they may be infected by Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East region as they are being subjected to investigations and lab tests.

An update on the disease situation by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), said contact identification and listing were ongoing, while samples from the suspected cases were being subjected to laboratory testing.

It clarified that the classification of the individuals as suspected cases did not mean they had tested positive for Ebola, noting that confirmation would depend on laboratory results.

The public was advised to maintain proper hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation and follow preventive guidance issued by public health authorities.

The update added that further information would be provided as verified details become available.

By Nick Ibe, Abuja

Dr Mohamed Janabi, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, says Nigeria currently has no Ebola case following the medical evacuation of the patient and her husband to Switzerland.

Janabi said this in a statement on his official X handle on Monday, adding that Nigeria would continue monitoring the 52 contacts, while Switzerland would manage the patient and follow up with her husband.

He said the lone patient and her husband are Swiss and their evacuation took place Monday morning.

The patient was clinically stable enough for the journey after Nigerian medical teams successfully managed her through the acute phase of the illness.

Janabi added that the development was a remarkable achievement by the Federal Government, health workers, clinicians, emergency responders and other partners involved in the Ebola response.

He congratulated Nigeria for the successful management of the patient which was a demonstration of Africa’s expertise, resilience and leadership in public health, particularly when countries worked together to respond to health emergencies.

The WHO regional director however warned that vigilance remained critical despite the evacuation, urging continued attention to contact monitoring and other response measures.

He said while Nigeria would maintain close follow-up of the 52 contacts, Switzerland would assume responsibility for the continued management of the patient and monitoring of contact number 53, her husband.