Nigeria and Uganda collaborating to contain Ebola risk, government says
Author: Johnbosco AgbakwuruPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Nigeria
Health

Nigeria’s health minister, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the country is collaborating with Uganda to contain the Ebola risk after a case was reported in a Nigerian woman. Authorities are tracing contacts and taking measures to prevent transmission within the population. Pate cited Nigeria’s experience managing the 2014 Ebola outbreak and urged people to remain vigilant without panicking or spreading misinformation. The government said it would provide regular updates, with the NCDC coordinating the response.
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