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 tested negative after two rounds of laboratory tests.

The agency said the results mean that the previously confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, remains the only laboratory-confirmed infection reported in Nigeria.

In a statement, the NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, said the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received a report of the suspected cases in the early hours of October 30, 2026.

According to him, the two individuals presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola and were immediately isolated as health authorities commenced investigations and precautionary measures.

“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EVD after two rounds of testing,” Idris said.

He clarified that no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case had been recorded in Adamawa State, commending the state government for its prompt response.

“At this juncture, I wish to commend the efforts of the Adamawa State’s Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive approach.

"NCDC will continue to provide appropriate technical support to the Adamawa State Government to strengthen their response operations,” he said.

The development comes amid heightened public health vigilance following the confirmation of a Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja involving a traveller who arrived in Nigeria from Uganda.

The suspected cases in Adamawa had raised concerns about a possible spread of the disease, prompting state and federal health authorities to activate investigations and precautionary measures.

However, the negative laboratory results have ruled out Ebola infection in the two individuals, according to the NCDC.

Idris urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information about the situation.

“We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation.

"The public is encouraged to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels,” he said.

The NCDC director-general stressed that Ebola remains a serious infectious disease requiring prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.

He advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after possible exposure, to seek immediate medical attention and disclose relevant travel or contact history to healthcare workers.

“Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals,” Idris said.

He added that the NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available.

The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting public health through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication and a coordinated national response.

NCDC: Two suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative