NCDC denies rumours of Ebola cases in Nigeria

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has denied circulating reports that there are confirmed Ebola cases in Nigeria.

NCDC in a statement tagged such claims false and urging the public to seek information only from its verified channels.

“The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is aware of rumours circulating online and offline claiming there are confirmed cases of Ebola in Nigeria.

“We wish to clarify: there are currently NO confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria. Any report stating otherwise is false,” the agency said in a statement on Sunday.

The NCDC added that it “remains vigilant and continues to strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and response measures nationwide,” highlighting ongoing efforts to detect and respond to potential threats.