The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reported in 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 on Saturday, assuring Nigerians that there is currently no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa State.
According to Idris, the agency is working closely with the Adamawa State Government, through the Ministry of Health and Human Services, to investigate the suspected cases reported in Yola.
He explained that the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) received the report in the early hours of October 30, 2026, after two individuals presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola.
The individuals were subsequently isolated, while appropriate public health measures were activated to prevent any potential spread of the disease.
“The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is working closely with the Adamawa State Government, through the State Ministry of Health and Human Services, to investigate report of suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Yola, Adamawa State,” Idris said.
He added that samples collected from the two individuals for laboratory analysis tested negative for Ebola after two rounds of testing.
“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing,” he stated.
The NCDC boss commended Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive response, assuring that the agency would continue to provide technical support to strengthen the state’s public health response.
Idris further clarified that there is no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa State, adding that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria to date.
He urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified reports or speculations about the situation, advising the public to rely on official government and public health communication channels for accurate information.
The NCDC director-general also emphasised the importance of early detection and prompt medical attention, noting that Ebola is a serious infectious disease requiring appropriate clinical management and strict infection prevention and control measures.
He advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after possible exposure to the virus, to seek immediate medical attention and disclose any relevant travel or contact history to healthcare workers.
Idris further cautioned against self-medication, urging individuals to follow the advice of qualified health professionals.
He assured Nigerians that the NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
He reaffirmed the commitment of public health authorities to protecting Nigerians through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication and coordinated national response efforts.
