Ogun State Enhances Ebola Surveillance After Abuja Case

The Ogun State Government has intensified its surveillance and preparedness measures in response to an Ebola case announced in the Federal Capital Territory. As of October 21, 2026, no Ebola cases have been recorded in Ogun State.

Dr Tomi Coker, the Commissioner for Health, stated that the state has been on heightened alert since the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2026. The state has identified and monitored 111 persons of interest, who were passengers from high-risk countries and have since been discharged after completing the surveillance period.

The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is coordinating activities to ensure prompt identification and management of suspected cases. The government has trained Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers, port health officers, and health educators on response procedures.

Coker emphasized the importance of hygiene and urged residents to avoid contact with potentially contaminated items. Symptoms of Ebola can appear between two and 21 days after exposure, and anyone experiencing symptoms should seek guidance from public health authorities.