NCDC Reports Two Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported two suspected cases of Ebola in Nigeria's North-East, leading to intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness in the region. The individuals have been isolated, and laboratory tests are underway to confirm whether they contracted the virus.

The NCDC clarified that being classified as suspected cases does not imply a positive test for Ebola. In Borno State, Dr Baba Shehu, Managing Director of Borno State Specialist Hospital, stated that the government is strengthening disease surveillance and emergency preparedness to ensure prompt detection and containment.

Mr Jacob Audu, Incident Manager of the Emergency Operations Centre in Damboa, confirmed that state health officials and humanitarian partners are on alert. Meanwhile, Taraba State's Commissioner for Health, Dr Bordiya Gbansheya Buma, assured that there are no suspected cases in Taraba and that surveillance teams are on high alert.