Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing
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Tue, 20 October 2026
6 reports- BBC News World19:11first to report
The female patient, who sources have told the BBC is not Nigerian, is in isolation and in an Abuja hospital.
- AllAfrica20:07
[Premium Times] Contact tracing has commenced, with 44 close contacts identified so far.
- NPR News20:19
Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.
6 reprints
- kwbu.org20 Oct, 20:19their copy
- northernpublicradio.org20 Oct, 20:19their copy
- ketr.org20 Oct, 20:19their copy
- kacu.org20 Oct, 20:19their copy
- kalw.org20 Oct, 20:19their copy
- PBS NewsHour21 Oct, 00:06their copy
- NYT World21:02
Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.
- punchng.com21:35
Uganda's Ministry of Health is seeking travel details from Nigeria after a woman who transited through the country tested positive for Ebola in the FCT.
- thisdaylive.com22:45
Wed, 21 October 2026
33 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:14
Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads into western Africa The Guardian Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda Reuters Nigeria records its first Ebola case DW.com Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa BBC Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak The New York Times
- The Guardian World00:14
Case in Africa’s most populous country was detected in a woman who had travelled from Uganda Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said. The woman began showing symptoms on 7 October and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja four days later, where she was later diagnosed with Ebola. It is unclear when she arrived in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. Continue reading...
- Tagesschau (Germany)01:11
Bislang waren drei afrikanische Länder von dem aktuellen Ebola-Ausbruch betroffen, nun meldet auch Nigeria einen Fall. Eine Frau sei in der Hauptstadt Abuja in Behandlung, so die Behörden. Nigeria ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land auf dem Kontinent.
- AllAfrica05:20
[Leadership] Twelve years after Nigeria was declared free of Ebola following an outbreak that killed eight people, the country has confirmed a new case of the disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
- AllAfrica05:20
[This Day] The federal government yesterday confirmed one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare revealing that it has activated emergency public health response, including the commencement of contact tracing.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:56
U NIGERIJI je potvrđen slučaj ebole kod putnice iz Ugande, dok se jedna od najvećih epidemija u povijesti širi kroz više afričkih regija.
- 24sata (Croatia)06:08
U Nigeriji je potvrđen slučaj ebole, što dodatno zabrinjava zbog širenja virusa koji je već pogodio više afričkih zemalja. Ministar zdravstva upozorava na opasnost te poziva na hitne mjere kako bi se spriječilo daljnje širenje infekcije.
- tportal (Croatia)06:14
Nigerijska vlada izjavila je u utorak da je u glavnom gradu Abuji zabilježen slučaj ebole nakon što su laboratorijski testovi potvrdili virusnu infekciju
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:14
Kenija je ovog mjeseca prijavila devet slučajeva ebole, a svi su povezani s osobom koja je putovala iz Konga
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)06:25
- AllAfrica06:31
[Nigeria Health Watch] The Federal Government of Nigeria confirm one case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following laboratory confirmation today, 20 October 2026.
- AllAfrica06:53
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- AllAfrica07:19
[Premium Times] Mr Pate said health authorities were working with the aviation sector to obtain passenger manifests and identify people who might have been exposed during the patient's journey.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Vanguard] Uganda has asked Nigeria to provide detailed travel and clinical records of a woman confirmed to have the Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, following Nigeria's confirmation of the infection.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Premium Times] The state government assured residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of 21 October, 2026 and urged them to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic
- Nacional (Croatia)07:47
U utorak je u glavnom gradu Nigerije Abuji zabilježen slučaj ebole. Nigerijska vlada potvrdila je da su laboratorijski testovi pokazali da se radi o spomenutom virusu. Ministar zdravstva Muhammad Ali Pate je na televiziji izjavio da je pacijentica doputovala iz Ugande u Istočnoj Africi. Ministarstvo zdravstva Ugande u utorak je izjavilo da je pacijentica putovala […]
- AllAfrica08:36
[Nile Post] Uganda has reiterated there are no confirmed active Ebola cases, following reports of a confirmed infection in Nigeria involving a woman who travelled to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for business.
- AllAfrica08:37
[Premium Times] The Ugandan health ministry said it had no confirmed active Ebola cases as of the time of its statement
- AllAfrica08:39
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigerian health authorities are tracing 44 people who may have been exposed to Ebola after a woman who recently travelled to the country from Uganda tested positive for the virus, prompting an urgent public health response in the capital, Abuja.
- bendigoadvertiser.com.au08:57
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive...
- AllAfrica09:20
[Premium Times] The airport authority said it was working with health agencies to support containment efforts after Nigeria confirmed its first case following months of heightened preparedness.
- Politico Europe09:37
The patient had recently traveled from Uganda to Nigeria.
- ABC (Spain)10:18
La cepa Bundibugyo del ébola, una de las tres especies del virus, continúa propagándose por África y ya son cuatro los países contagiados. El último en sumarse a esta lista ha sido Nigeria, que junto con la República Democrática del Congo, Kenia y Uganda se enfrentan a una situación incierta por la ausencia de una vacuna autorizada, de los tratamientos específicos para combartir la epidemia y las limitaciones en la vigilancia epidemiológica por los conflictos armados. El epicentro de la...
- AllAfrica10:23
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 21 October 2026
- Novinky (Czechia)10:34
Nigérie v úterý ohlásila první případ eboly na svém území za téměř deset let. Nakaženou je Uganďanka, která se nedávno vrátila ze své domoviny. Ugandské ministerstvo zdravotnictví tvrdí, že navštívila i Demokratickou republiku Kongo, která se potýká s nejhorší nákazou eboly ve svých dějinách, a nakazila se tam.
- AllAfrica11:09
[Daily Trust] Uganda has clarified that as of Tuesday, October 21, 2026, when Nigerian health authorities confirmed an active case of Ebola in its capital city, Abuja, it had no active case of the virus.
- gdnonline.com12:45
- Le Monde (France)13:00
« La patiente, une femme récemment arrivée au Nigeria à bord d’un vol international en provenance d’Ouganda, a été admise dans un hôpital privé [de la capitale, Abuja] », a annoncé le ministre de la santé nigérian, Muhammad Ali Pate.
- AllAfrica15:02
[Premium Times] The lawmakers said they could be exposed to the Ebola virus if they visit Nigeria's entry points where the disease was detected.
- punchng.com18:27
The Federal Government says it is containing Nigeria's single imported Ebola case and working with Uganda to stop the virus from spreading, says the Health
- punchng.com18:38
Nigerians have been warned against panicking following the first confirmed case of Ebola virus, with experts saying more efforts should be geared towards
- BBC News World19:29
The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.
- Google News - Top Stories23:36
Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say Al Jazeera Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand CNN First Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airport AP News Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads to Nigeria DW.com Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak The New York Times
Thu, 22 October 2026
20 reports- AllAfrica05:05
[Leadership] Following the Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, many states, including those surrounding the capital city, have adopted proactive measures for the first time in 12 years.
- AllAfrica05:05
[This Day] The federal government, state governments, the National Assembly and public health institutions yesterday intensified efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola in Nigeria, mobilising health workers, strengthening disease surveillance and urging Nigerians to adopt precautionary measures following confirmation of an imported case in Abuja.
- AllAfrica06:56
[Vanguard] ·Ebola patient arrived Abuja Oct. 3 via Ethiopian Airlines from Uganda - Source *Nigeria confirms first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain *Uganda seeks details of Nigeria's confirmed Ebola case *Nigeria, Uganda collaborating to contain Ebola -- FG *Senate, Reps ask FG to make screening mandatory for passengers at all entry points, borders Urge govt to release emergency funds from service-wide votes to relevant agencies to curb disease *To immediately amend Quarantine Act of 1926
- DW Top Stories08:16
African health officials will hold a crisis meeting as the Ebola outbreak spreads from Congo to neighboring countries and beyond. The "extraordinary virtual meeting" will convene on October 28.
- AllAfrica08:17
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government on Wednesday said it is working to contain the spread of Ebola, assuring Nigerians that public health authorities are coordinating response measures to prevent further transmission.
- AllAfrica08:17
[Premium Times] Providing details of the patient's medical history, Mr Kaseya said the woman first developed symptoms on 6 October and initially sought treatment at a private hospital, believing she had malaria.
- Google News - Top Stories08:30
Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads to Nigeria DW.com Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand CNN First Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airport AP News Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak The New York Times Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say BBC
- AllAfrica09:08
[Premium Times] He urged Nigerians to remain calm, stay informed and follow advice from public health authorities.
- AllAfrica09:08
[Premium Times] According to the aviation minister, the 46 contacts will face a 21-day no-fly restriction as authorities intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak.
- ecr.co.za09:30
South Africa remains on high alert for Ebola, with 36 public and private hospitals prepared to handle potential cases, says Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.
- AllAfrica10:04
[Vanguard] The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Kaduna State Branch, has advised political parties to campaign virtually to minimise physical contact amid the Ebola outbreak.
- AllAfrica10:13
[Premium Times] Mr Pate described the response as a continuation of Nigeria's experience in managing public health emergencies, recalling how the country contained the Ebola outbreak in 2014.
- AllAfrica10:33
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Health has directed health facilities, border entry points, public buildings, and other institutions across Liberia to strengthen screening and strictly enforce Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures following Nigeria's confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease.
- Google News - Top Stories11:27
Late detection in Nigeria raises alarm as Ebola spreads across Africa Reuters WHO says not informed Nigeria Ebola patient visited Congo Reuters Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say BBC Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say Al Jazeera Africa CDC calls crisis meeting as Ebola spreads to Nigeria DW.com
- AllAfrica12:22
[Premium Times] The announcement has triggered scepticism among some Nigerians online, with some questioning whether the case could be connected to political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Le Monde (France)13:49
Le Nigeria a été confronté à la maladie à virus d’Ebola il y a douze ans, en 2014, quand l’épidémie battait son plein en Afrique de l’Ouest
- AllAfrica15:27
[Premium Times] Mr Kaseya said the woman, who was born in Uganda but resides in Abuja, spent several days in her home country before her husband, a diplomat, travelled to join her.
- NYT World16:09
Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation.
- english.news.cn16:30
AU, Africa CDC leaders urge enhanced solidarity to contain expanding Ebola-
- Al Jazeera English19:31
Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.