Nigeria confirms its first case of Ebola from the Bundibugyo virus, WHO says
This story has been updated: Update: Ebola reaches an eighth Congo province as WHO traces Nigeria's first case Oct. 23, 2026
Oct. 21, 2026 — Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, the World Health Organization said, UN News reported. The patient, a woman who had recently traveled from Uganda, developed symptoms on Oct. 7, sought care in Abuja and remains in isolation; 44 contacts are being monitored. Nigeria is the fifth country to detect the disease since an outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in mid-May. That outbreak had recorded more than 9,500 cases and 4,200 deaths as of Oct. 18. WHO has not recommended travel or trade restrictions.
The wall: WHO's own statement was not included, and the source of the woman's infection is under investigation.
Tier: Reported (based on UN News' account of WHO's statement)
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