Nigerian Health Committee Urges Calm Amid Ebola Case

The House of Representatives Committee on Infectious Diseases, led by Chairman Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, advised Nigerians not to panic regarding a suspected Ebola threat. This guidance came after a confirmed Ebola case was reported involving a woman who arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October 20, 2026.

Health authorities are tracing 44 contacts for isolation and testing. The committee stressed the importance of public vigilance, early detection, and strict adherence to health advisories to prevent the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

They urged reliance on verified information from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The committee called for enhanced surveillance, screening, laboratory testing, and emergency response measures.

They also highlighted the need for public awareness, adequate infection control supplies, and sufficient funding for healthcare responses. The committee plans to engage relevant health institutions for updates on Nigeria's Ebola situation and collaborate with the World Health Organisation for effective response measures.