The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reported in Yola, Adamawa State, have tested negative following two rounds of laboratory testing.
The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, noting that there is currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa State.
According to Idris, the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre received the report in the early hours of Friday, October 30, following the identification of two individuals presenting symptoms suggestive of the disease.
He explained that the individuals were immediately isolated, while samples were collected for laboratory testing and appropriate public health measures were initiated.
The NCDC chief commended the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their prompt response, assuring that the agency would continue to provide technical support to strengthen the state’s disease surveillance and response efforts.
Idris further clarified that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only laboratory-confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria.
He urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information or speculation about the situation, advising the public to rely on official government and public health communication channels for accurate updates.
The NCDC also advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly following possible exposure to the virus, to seek immediate medical attention.
The agency warned against self-medication and encouraged individuals to provide healthcare workers with relevant travel and contact histories to support prompt diagnosis and appropriate care.
The NCDC said it would continue to monitor the situation in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders.
