Nigeria on high alert as NCDC addresses growing concern over fresh Ebola outbreak

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reassured the public that Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), amid concerns raised by recent outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a reported imported case in Uganda.

In a statement shared across its official social media channels, the NCDC emphasized that national health authorities are intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent the importation and spread of the virus.

Ebola is a severe viral illness transmitted through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials. Common symptoms include:

Fever
Headache
Weakness
Muscle pain
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
In severe cases, unexplained bleeding

The NCDC further outlined ongoing interventions, including:

Enhanced surveillance and monitoring at ports of entry and health facilities nationwide
Laboratory readiness for rapid detection of suspected cases
Public awareness campaigns to inform Nigerians about preventive measures

Officials advised citizens to remain calm, practice good hand hygiene, avoid unverified reports on social media, and promptly report any unusual illnesses to local health authorities.