The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Adamawa State tested negative after two rounds of laboratory tests.
The agency said the results showed that there was no laboratory-confirmed Ebola case in Adamawa, adding that the previously confirmed case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) remained the only confirmed infection in Nigeria.
The two individuals, who presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola in Yola, were isolated as public health authorities commenced investigations and precautionary response measures.
In a statement, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said the report of the suspected cases was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of October 30, 2026.
He explained that samples collected from the individuals were subjected to laboratory investigations to determine the cause of their illnesses.
“Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for Ebola after two rounds of testing,” Idris said.
The NCDC director-general commended the 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 operations.
“At this juncture, I wish to commend the efforts of the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive approach. NCDC will continue to provide appropriate technical support to the Adamawa State Government to strengthen their response operations,” he stated.
The development comes amid heightened public health surveillance following the confirmation of a case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease in Abuja involving a traveller who arrived in Nigeria from Uganda.
The emergence of the suspected cases in Adamawa had raised concerns about a possible spread of the disease, prompting health authorities at the state and federal levels to activate investigations and precautionary measures.
However, the negative laboratory results have ruled out Ebola infection in the two individuals, according to the NCDC.
Idris urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid circulating unverified information or speculation about the situation, advising members of the public to rely on official government and public health communication channels for accurate updates.
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation. The public is encouraged to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels,” he said.
Despite the negative results, the NCDC chief emphasised the importance of continued vigilance, describing Ebola as a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.
He advised Nigerians 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.
He also urged individuals with relevant travel or contact histories to disclose such information to healthcare workers to aid prompt assessment and appropriate medical intervention.
“Individuals should avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals,” Idris cautioned.
He assured 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 became available.
Idris added that Nigeria’s public health authorities remained committed to protecting the population through early detection, evidence-based interventions, transparent communication and a coordinated national response.