The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has heightened vigilance across Nigeria following Kenya's confirmation of an imported case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The Kenyan case is linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The NCDC stated that there is no confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria as of October 6, 2026, and urged Nigerians to remain calm but vigilant. The agency noted that the Kenyan case introduces a new dimension to the regional situation and underscores the risk of international importation through travel and population movement.
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