Suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa tested negative - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that two people investigated for suspected Ebola virus disease in Adamawa State tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing. NCDC Director-General Dr Jide Idris disclosed the results in a statement, saying there was no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in the state.

He said the agency was working with the Adamawa State Government, through its Ministry of Health and Human Services, to investigate the illnesses reported in Yola. According to Idris, the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received the report in the early hours of October 30, 2026, after two individuals developed symptoms requiring further investigation.

“The individuals have been isolated, and appropriate public health measures have been initiated,” he said. Samples were subsequently collected to determine the cause of their illness. “Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing,” Idris said, referring to the Ebola investigation.

The director-general commended Adamawa’s Commissioner for Health and the state response team for their proactive handling of the alert. He assured the state government that the NCDC would continue providing technical assistance to strengthen its response operations.

Idris said the previously confirmed index case in the Federal Capital Territory remained the only laboratory-confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria to date. He urged residents to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified claims or speculation about the situation.

The NCDC chief also encouraged Nigerians to rely on official government and public health communication channels for updates.
“Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and   infection prevention and control measures,” he said.

Idris advised anyone experiencing fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after a relevant exposure, to seek immediate medical attention. He said patients should inform healthcare workers about any relevant travel history or contact with someone who may have been infected. “Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals,” he added.

The agency said it would continue monitoring the situation with the Adamawa State Government and other stakeholders, with further updates issued as verified information became available. “Nigeria’s public health authorities remain committed to protecting the health of all Nigerians through early detection, evidence-based public health action, transparent communication and a coordinated national response,” Idris said.