Bayelsa Health Commissioner Confirms No Ebola Cases

The Bayelsa State Government announced that no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease have been reported in the state. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibe, during a press conference in Yenagoa.

The announcement follows the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Abuja by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on October 20, 2026. Prof. Brisibe stated that the government is intensifying disease surveillance, emergency coordination, and public health awareness across the state's eight local government areas.

He emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the need for proactive measures to protect citizens. The state government, under Governor Douye Diri, is strengthening its preparedness and response capacity, including enhancing the State Emergency Operations Centre and reviewing isolation and treatment arrangements.

Healthcare workers have been reminded to adhere to strict infection prevention protocols. Residents are urged to remain calm yet vigilant and to seek medical attention if they exhibit symptoms suggestive of Ebola.