Ebola in Nigeria: Benin Enters Pre-Alert Phase

Author: Armel TOGNONPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Benin

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Ebola in Nigeria: Benin Enters Pre-Alert Phase

After a Bundibugyo-strain Ebola case was confirmed in Abuja in a traveler from Uganda, Benin entered a pre-alert phase; no cases had been recorded in the country as of October 20. Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin visited Cotonou airport on October 21 to assess screening measures, including thermal cameras and isolation rooms. The ministry activated the One Health technical committees and urged the public to stay vigilant, follow hygiene precautions, and seek prompt medical care if symptoms develop after travel or possible exposure.

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