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JUST IN: Ebola: Nigeria reports two new suspected cases in North-east

31 October 2026

The development comes 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the current regional outbreak.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported two new suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-east region.

The agency disclosed this in an update posted on its official X account on Saturday, noting that both individuals had been isolated while contact identification and listing were ongoing.

“Laboratory testing is being conducted,” the NCDC said, adding that being classified as suspected cases does not mean the individuals have Ebola, as confirmation depends on laboratory results.

The agency urged Nigerians to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation and follow guidance from public health authorities.

The development comes 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

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