NCDC: Two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Adamawa State have tested negative following two rounds of laboratory evaluations.
The NCDC stated that the negative results indicate that the only confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria remains the Bundibugyo strain reported in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Dr. Jide Idris, the NCDC Director-General, explained in a statement that the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received reports of the suspected cases early on October 30, 2026. The two individuals exhibited symptoms consistent with Ebola and were promptly isolated as health authorities initiated investigations and preventive measures.
“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EVD after two rounds of testing,” Idris said. He emphasized that no laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola have been recorded in Adamawa State and praised the state government’s swift action in addressing the situation.
Idris commended the efforts of the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive response. He added that the NCDC would continue to offer technical support to the state government to enhance their operational response.
This development occurs amid heightened public health vigilance following the confirmation of a Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja that involved a traveler from Uganda. The suspected cases in Adamawa had raised concerns about potential transmission, prompting both state and federal health authorities to activate investigations and precautionary actions.
However, with the negative laboratory results confirming no Ebola infection in the two individuals, the NCDC has sought to alleviate public concern. Idris urged Nigerians to remain calm and refrain from circulating unverified information about the cases.
“We encourage the public to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels,” he said. He also reiterated that Ebola is a serious infectious disease that necessitates prompt identification, proper clinical management, and effective infection prevention and control measures.
Idris advised anyone exhibiting symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding—especially after potential exposure—to seek immediate medical attention and disclose relevant travel or contact history to healthcare workers. He cautioned against self-medication and advised adherence to healthcare professionals’ recommendations.
In conclusion, the NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other stakeholders, will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available while reaffirming its commitment to public health through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication, and a coordinated national response.
