RismadarVoice Reporters
November 10, 2026
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria recorded no additional Ebola infections 21 days after detecting an imported case of the Bundibugyo strain, but warned that several other infectious diseases continue to threaten public health.
The agency’s Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a national health security update issued on Tuesday, November 10.
According to the NCDC, Nigeria has recorded only one confirmed Ebola case since October 20, when the infection was detected in a traveller who arrived from Uganda.
The agency said 62 contacts had been identified, with 34 completing the mandatory 21-day monitoring period as of November 9, while 28 remained under surveillance.
Idris explained that being identified as a contact does not necessarily mean an individual has contracted Ebola, stressing that monitoring enables early detection and prompt medical intervention.
He said surveillance, laboratory testing, contact tracing and infection prevention measures remained active despite the absence of new confirmed infections.
Beyond Ebola, the NCDC raised concerns about outbreaks of dengue fever, chikungunya, diphtheria, cerebrospinal meningitis and Lassa fever.
The agency confirmed dengue fever outbreaks in Sokoto and Zamfara states, while chikungunya infections had also been reported in Sokoto.
National rapid response teams have been deployed to support affected states with disease surveillance, laboratory investigations and public health interventions.
Idris also warned that Nigeria was approaching the period when Lassa fever infections typically increase, urging state governments and healthcare facilities to strengthen preparedness.
He advised households to protect food from rodents, maintain clean surroundings and seek medical attention promptly when experiencing persistent fever.
On diphtheria, the NCDC emphasised the importance of routine childhood immunisation, particularly for children who had missed scheduled vaccinations.
The agency also urged Nigerians to protect themselves against mosquito bites, maintain proper hygiene and avoid assuming that every fever is malaria.
With the festive season approaching, Idris warned that increased travel and public gatherings could create additional challenges for disease surveillance and prevention.
He called on state governments to provide adequate funding, equipment and logistical support for frontline healthcare workers and emergency response teams.
The NCDC urged Nigerians to report suspected infections promptly, cooperate with public health authorities and avoid spreading unverified information.
Members of the public can contact the agency through its toll-free emergency line, 6232, for guidance on suspected infectious diseases.
