Ebola tests negative in two suspected cases in Adamawa after repeat laboratory examinations, while the NCDC maintains nationwide surveillance.
The two individuals were identified in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, after health authorities received reports of suspected infections that required immediate investigation. The report reached the state’s public health emergency response team in the early hours of October 30, 2026, prompting officials to activate the necessary disease control procedures.
Following the notification, health workers moved quickly to assess the individuals, collect samples and arrange laboratory investigations to determine whether they had contracted the Ebola virus. Authorities also introduced precautionary measures while waiting for the results to reduce any potential risk to other people.
The first round of laboratory examinations returned negative results. However, health officials conducted another round of testing to further investigate the suspected infections and establish the status of both individuals.
The second tests also returned negative results, confirming that neither individual had laboratory evidence of Ebola infection.
NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, confirmed the findings and commended the Adamawa State Government for its response. He also recognised the efforts of the state’s health officials and surveillance teams, whose prompt actions helped ensure that the suspected cases received the necessary attention.
The agency further clarified that Adamawa State has no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case. It also assured residents that it would continue working with the state government to strengthen disease surveillance, laboratory support and emergency response operations.
Nigeria Continues Monitoring Contacts Linked to Imported Ebola Case
Although the latest Ebola tests returned negative results, the NCDC has maintained its surveillance activities because of an earlier confirmed infection involving a traveller who arrived in Nigeria from Uganda.
The imported case raised public health concerns and prompted the Federal Government to strengthen its response to prevent possible transmission within the country. Laboratory investigations confirmed that the infected individual had contracted the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Following the confirmation, health authorities began identifying people who might have come into contact with the infected traveller. The exercise involved tracing possible exposures, monitoring individuals and arranging medical investigations where necessary.
The contact-tracing programme remains an important part of Nigeria’s response because people exposed to an infected individual may require monitoring before health officials can rule out the possibility of infection.
The NCDC has also continued working with state health authorities and other relevant partners to improve the country’s ability to detect and respond to suspected infections.
The negative findings from Adamawa therefore represent a separate development within the wider national response. They do not mean that the earlier imported infection has been cancelled or that health authorities have ended their monitoring activities.
NCDC Urges Nigerians to Maintain Ebola Prevention Measures
The NCDC has continued to encourage Nigerians to take preventive measures while health authorities monitor the situation. The agency’s public health guidance places particular importance on personal hygiene, early reporting and avoiding contact with potentially infectious body fluids.
Residents should wash their hands regularly with soap and clean water, especially after visiting public places or coming into contact with potentially contaminated surfaces.
People should also avoid direct contact with the blood, saliva and other body fluids of individuals suspected of having Ebola. Anyone who develops symptoms after a possible exposure should seek medical attention rather than attempting to manage the illness without professional assistance.
Health authorities also stress the importance of reporting suspected infections quickly so that medical teams can investigate, collect samples and introduce appropriate control measures.
The latest development demonstrates the importance of early detection and effective disease surveillance in Nigeria’s public health system. The prompt investigation in Adamawa allowed health officials to examine the suspected infections and establish that both individuals tested negative.
While the results have eased concerns about a possible Ebola infection in the state, the NCDC continues to monitor the wider situation and support ongoing efforts to prevent further transmission.
For residents, the message remains clear: the two suspected infections in Adamawa have tested negative, but continued vigilance and cooperation with public health authorities remain essential.
