Nigeria Reports First Ebola Case in Current Outbreak

Summary

Nigeria has recorded its first Ebola case during the current outbreak, its health ministry said, as the virus continues to spread internationally. The case involves a Ugandan woman who arrived in the capital, Abuja, via Addis Ababa on Oct 5, making Nigeria the fourth African country affected by the outbreak. Health officials praised Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus, and Sky News reported that Uganda reacted angrily to the confirmation.

Timeline

1. New York Times

   20 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTCSource ↗

   The New York Times reported that Nigeria announced its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, and that health officials praised Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.

2. Sky News

   21 Oct 2026, 00:39 UTCSource ↗

   Sky News reported that Nigeria's health ministry said the country had recorded its first Ebola case during the current outbreak, as the virus continues to spread internationally, and that Uganda reacted angrily to the confirmation.

3. The Straits Times

   21 Oct 2026, 10:41 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reported that the Nigerian case involves a Ugandan woman who arrived in Abuja via Addis Ababa on Oct 5, making Nigeria the fourth African country affected by the outbreak.