Nigeria Confirms Bundibugyo Ebola Case in Abuja

Nigeria confirmed a laboratory-detected case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in Abuja on October 20, and health authorities said the woman was isolated and receiving care. As of that date, officials had identified 44 people for monitoring as possible contacts; the figure does not represent additional infections. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the patient had recently travelled to Nigeria from Uganda. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said she developed symptoms on October 7 and sought care at a private facility in Abuja on October 11. Laboratory testing confirmed Ebola on October 20. The ministry has not reported any additional cases linked to her. Nigeria’s health authorities are tracing contacts and investigating the woman’s movements and possible exposure. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention activated its incident management system, and infection-prevention measures were strengthened at the facility where she received care. Officials have urged public and private health facilities nationwide to remain alert, promptly isolate suspected cases and report them to public health authorities. Uganda’s Ministry of Health said the woman...