Nigeria Records No New Ebola Cases 21 Days After Imported Infection – NCDC
Nigeria has reported no new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease for 21 days following the confirmation of the country’s first case of the Bundibugyo strain, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, confirmed that only a single case has been identified thus far. The agency has tracked 62 contacts of the confirmed case for monitoring. Of these, 34 individuals have completed the mandatory 21-day observation period, while 28 remain under surveillance.
The NCDC is continuing to enhance disease surveillance, contact tracing, and investigations of suspected cases as part of its strategy to prevent further transmission. The agency is also reinforcing infection prevention and control measures at public and private health facilities.
Dr. Idris assured the public that the national response to the situation is ongoing. He encouraged citizens to stay vigilant and seek information only from reliable health authorities.
As the situation develops, the NCDC continues to monitor contacts associated with the imported case and is ramping up preparedness efforts in anticipation of any potential additional cases.
