Nigeria confirms first case in latest Ebola outbreak
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the latest African outbreak after a woman who had travelled from Uganda tested positive in Abuja, the Guardian and France 24 reported. The outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in mid-May, while Kenya has reported nine infections. Africa CDC called the spread an extremely serious threat.
Why it matters
Detection in Africa's most populous country increases the urgency of surveillance, contact tracing and international support.
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Part of the October 21, 2026 brief.