NCDC Holds Emergency Meeting on Ebola Outbreak Response

On October 21, 2026, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) held its first Incident Management Meeting in response to an Ebola outbreak declared by the Federal Government. The meeting aimed to align leadership and key partners on response efforts.

The NCDC stated that the Incident Action Plan was still being finalized, with teams already deployed in the field to conduct case management and response activities. These activities prioritize enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, and coordinated risk communication.

The Federal Government confirmed an Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 20, 2026, involving a woman who had recently arrived from Uganda. She was treated at a private hospital for several days before her diagnosis was confirmed and is currently in isolation.

The NCDC emphasized its commitment to a timely and evidence-based response to protect the health of Nigerians.