NCDC Boosts Ebola Readiness Following Kenya Case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has increased surveillance and preparedness measures in response to an imported Ebola case confirmed in Kenya on October 6, 2026. The case involved a Kenyan citizen who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Uganda and then to Nairobi, where he tested positive for the Bundibugyo virus and subsequently died.

The NCDC emphasized that there were no confirmed Ebola cases in Nigeria as of the same date. The agency is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Port Health Services, state governments, and other partners to enhance Nigeria's preparedness through early detection, isolation, laboratory diagnosis, infection prevention, contact tracing, and risk communication.

A National Ebola Preparedness Tabletop Simulation exercise has been conducted to assess response arrangements. The NCDC advised the public to practice hand hygiene, avoid contact with sick individuals, and report symptoms if they arise, particularly after traveling to affected areas.