Pilot and Doctor Test Negative for Ebola in Adamawa
A 34-year-old pilot and his wife, a medical doctor, were isolated and investigated for suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Adamawa State after developing symptoms such as fever, vomiting, fatigue, headache, and unexplained bleeding. They were admitted to the isolation centre of Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, on October 29, 2026.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed that laboratory tests returned negative results for both patients after two rounds of testing. Jide Idris, the NCDC Director-General, stated that there were no confirmed Ebola cases in Adamawa State.
The pilot had traveled to Kenya on October 14 and returned on October 25, experiencing fever prior to his trip and receiving treatment for malaria. Upon returning to Yola, he developed additional symptoms, and his wife exhibited similar symptoms after caring for him.
Health authorities identified and traced 18 contacts and activated public health measures, including enhanced surveillance and coordination with relevant organizations.
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