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Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, according to the country’s health minister.
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UPDATED: Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja, begins contact tracing: Contact tracing has commenced, with 44 close contacts identified so far.
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Key FactsEbola case confirmed in Abuja area
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- The federal government confirmed the case on 20 October 2026 in the Federal Capital Territory.
- The patient had recently arrived on an international flight from Uganda and is receiving medical care at a private hospital.
- Contact tracing has so far identified 44 close contacts, including healthcare workers, patients, caregivers, and travel contacts.
- The government urged hand hygiene and avoiding direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of suspected cases.
Nigeria successfully contained Ebola in 2014, and we have the experience and public health systems to respond to this case. However, containing Ebola requires everyone to play their part.— the federal government noted
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Key FactsTinubu Ends Working Vacation, Departs Paris for Nigeria
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- Tinubu left Abuja on 30 August, spent one week in London, and then travelled to Paris.
- His arrival in Lagos was expected on the evening of 29 September, before his return to Abuja.
- In Lagos, he plans to honour MKO Abiola, attend a commemorative film premiere, and hold meetings preparing for the 2027 elections.
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