The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following laboratory tests on a suspected index patient. The individual, who had shown Ebola-like symptoms after arriving in Abuja, tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses.

In an update shared on Friday via its official X handle, the NCDC explained that additional tests are ongoing to rule out other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), including Lassa fever and dengue fever.

"Thanks to early reporting by a traveller and the swift action of vigilant health workers, the risk to the public was minimised," the Centre noted.

The NCDC urged Nigerians to:

Seek medical care immediately if feeling unwell, especially after travel.

Maintain proper hygiene, including regular handwashing.

Avoid contact with anyone experiencing unexplained fever, bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhoea.

Rely only on official NCDC updates and reject rumours.

Providing further clarification, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, revealed that two suspected VHF cases recently detected in Abuja were both negative for Ebola and Marburg.

He added that the latest case involved a traveller returning from Kigali, Rwanda, who responsibly reported himself to a hospital as soon as he developed symptoms. His prompt action, coupled with the vigilance of medical staff, allowed Nigeria's public health system to respond quickly and effectively.

"This responsible action is highly commendable and a practice all Nigerians are urged to emulate," Dr. Idris stressed. "When you feel unwell, especially after travel, seek care early. Doing so protects you, your family, and your community."

The NCDC reassured the public that it remains on high alert and will continue to provide timely updates as more test results become available.