Nigeria on High Alert as NCDC Issues Fresh Ebola Advisory Over DRC Outbreak
Last update: September 23, 2026
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It’s back on our radar: Ebola is spreading fast in Central Africa and Nigeria says it’s not taking any chances.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has just put the country on ‘high alert’ over the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports cbinews.tv.
In an advisory signed by its Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, the NCDC says all preparatory activities are ongoing and will be reviewed as the situation evolves. Travellers coming from countries with active Ebola transmission will now have to fill a Health Declaration Form for enhanced surveillance, everyone else is exempt for now.
Why this matters to you:
The numbers from DRC are sobering. As of 20 September 2026, authorities have logged 7,672 confirmed cases and 3,699 deaths. The culprit this time is the rare Bundibugyo strain, one of the less common Ebola species, and unlike the Zaire strain, there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for it. Most new cases are from Ituri, North Kivu and Haut-Uélé.
We’ve been here before: This is DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak and its deadliest ever. For Nigerians, it brings back memories of July 2014, when one imported case in Lagos led to 20 infections and 8 deaths, but also showed how swift contact-tracing and public vigilance can stop it. That human lesson is why the NCDC keeps saying “remain vigilant”.
What to watch for:
Ebola spreads through direct contact with blood and body fluids. Symptoms are fever, headache, weakness, vomiting, diarrhoea and in severe cases, bleeding. Incubation is 2-21 days.
If you’ve travelled from DRC/Uganda region recently, declare honestly and cooperate with health officers.
Don’t panic-share rumours, report symptoms early and mention travel histor.y
Wash hands regularly, avoid contact with sick persons’ fluids, and seek care immediately if symptoms appear
The NCDC says it’s committed to protecting Nigerians through evidence-based surveillance and response. For now, it’s alert, not alarm.
Source: NCDC advisory via cbinews.tv
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Written by Babatimilehin kayode
Posted by Babatimilehin kayode · Last updated: September 23, 2026
