Ebola: 5 Things to Know About the Bundibugyo Strain as Nigeria Confirms First Case

Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bundibugyo strain. The WHO said on October 20, 2026, that the patient, a woman with recent travel history to Uganda, was receiving isolated care in Abuja, while 44 contacts were being monitored. The disease can cause fever, severe fatigue, aches, vomiting and diarrhoea, and spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated objects. No vaccine or treatment is currently licensed specifically for this strain, though supportive care is important and candidate therapies are being evaluated.