The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned Nigerians to remain vigilant and observe preventive measures to reduce the risk of viral disease infection and transmission.
This is as the agency said it had increased national
surveillance and preparedness measures following the confirmation of an
imported case of Ebola in Kenya.
The case, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is linked to an
ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, raising concerns
about the disease’s potential international spread.
In a statement, the NCDC said that, as of October 6, 2026,
no case of Ebola had been confirmed in Nigeria.
However, the agency said it was reviewing the risk posed to
Nigeria and strengthening preparedness measures in collaboration with relevant
government authorities and partners.
The NCDC advised members of the public to practise regular
hand hygiene by washing their hands with soap and water or using an
alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
The agency also warned against contact with the blood or
other body fluids of anyone who is ill, as well as contact with the body of a
person who has died from an unknown illness.
It further advised Nigerians to avoid handling sick or dead
wild animals and to refrain from eating raw or poorly cooked bushmeat.
The NCDC urged anyone who develops symptoms suggestive of
Ebola or becomes ill after a potential exposure to seek medical attention
promptly at a recognised health facility.
The agency said continued vigilance and early reporting
remained critical to ensuring that any potential case was detected and managed
promptly.
Ebola is a severe viral disease that can cause serious
illness and death, with transmission occurring primarily through direct contact
with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal.
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