By Chris Okafor,Abuja
\nThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said its investigations on the reports of suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Yola, Adamawa State tested negative.<\/p>\n
The Centre which disclosed this in an Updated post on Saturday night, said \u201cFortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing”.<\/p>\n
The Centre stressed that: \u201cCurrently, there is no laboratory-confirmed EVD case in Adamawa State\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.<\/p>\n
Ebola symptoms manifest in the following forms: fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly following a relevant exposure.<\/p>\n
Public health experts therefore, encourage anyone experiencing similar symptoms to seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare workers of any relevant travel or contact history.<\/p>\n
Experts urge individuals to avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n
Speaking via a press release, the NCDC Director General, Dr Jide Idris confirmed the suspected EVD cases proved negative.<\/p>\n
According to him, the NCDC is worked 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe report was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of 30 October 2026, following the identification of two individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of Ebola, requiring further investigation. Hence the alert that was released early this evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe individuals have been isolated, and appropriate public health measures have been initiated.<\/p>\n
Samples were collected for laboratory testing to establish the cause of the illness.<\/p>\n
\u201cFortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing,\u201d the NCDC DG stated.<\/p>\n
Pledging continued in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as verified information becomes available, Idris commended the efforts of the Adamawa State\u2019s Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive approach.<\/p>\n
He said the NCDC will continue to provide appropriate technical support to the Adamawa State Government to strengthen their response operations.<\/p>\n
Currently, there is no laboratory-confirmed EVD case in Adamawa State.<\/p>\n
On the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria to date.<\/p>\n
The NCDC urged the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation.<\/p>\n
It encouraged the public to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels.
\n suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative- NCDC
\nBy Chris Okafor,Abuja
\nThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said its investigations on the reports of suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Yola, Adamawa State tested negative.<\/p>\n
The Centre which disclosed this in an Updated post on Saturday night, said \u201cFortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing”.<\/p>\n
The Centre stressed that: \u201cCurrently, there is no laboratory-confirmed EVD case in Adamawa State\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious disease that requires prompt identification, appropriate clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.<\/p>\n
Ebola symptoms manifest in the following forms: fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly following a relevant exposure.<\/p>\n
Public health experts therefore, encourage anyone experiencing similar symptoms to seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare workers of any relevant travel or contact history.<\/p>\n
Experts urge individuals to avoid self-medication and follow the advice of healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n
Speaking via a press release, the NCDC Director General, Dr Jide Idris confirmed the suspected EVD cases proved negative.<\/p>\n
According to him, the NCDC is worked 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe report was received by the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in the early hours of 30 October 2026, following the identification of two individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of Ebola, requiring further investigation. Hence the alert that was released early this evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe individuals have been isolated, and appropriate public health measures have been initiated.<\/p>\n
Samples were collected for laboratory testing to establish the cause of the illness.<\/p>\n
\u201cFortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing,\u201d the NCDC DG stated.<\/p>\n
Pledging continued in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as verified information becomes available, Idris commended the efforts of the Adamawa State\u2019s Commissioner for Health and his team for their proactive approach.<\/p>\n
He said the NCDC will continue to provide appropriate technical support to the Adamawa State Government to strengthen their response operations.<\/p>\n
Currently, there is no laboratory-confirmed EVD case in Adamawa State.<\/p>\n
On the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria to date.<\/p>\n
The NCDC urged the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation.<\/p>\n
It encouraged the public to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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