Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case in Abuja as DRC Death Toll Reaches 4,687

The World Health Organization says Nigeria confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in Abuja on October 20. The patient had travelled from Uganda and is receiving care in isolation. Health authorities are investigating the patient’s travel history and possible exposure. The WHO urged Nigeria and other countries in the region to strengthen surveillance at entry points, identify suspected cases quickly and coordinate cross-border response measures. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the outbreak has recorded 9,704 confirmed cases and 4,687 deaths across 66 health zones in eight provinces. Kenya has also reported nine cases, including one death, linked to an imported case, although no wider community transmission had been confirmed as of October 20. The WHO advised against travel or trade restrictions, urging sustained public-health action and regional cooperation instead.

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