The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Adamawa State tested negative after thorough laboratory evaluations. This announcement, made on October 31, 2026, has brought relief amid growing concerns regarding the potential spread of the virus following a confirmed case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The two individuals, who exhibited symptoms indicative of Ebola, were promptly isolated in Yola as health authorities initiated investigations and response protocols. Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of NCDC, stated that the results from two rounds of testing indicated no presence of the virus.

"Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing," Idris noted in a press release. He reassured the public that the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja remains the only laboratory-confirmed infection in Nigeria at this time.

The emergence of these suspected cases had raised alarms, prompting both state and federal health authorities to activate precautionary measures. This proactive response was crucial given the recent confirmation of a Bundibugyo Ebola case involving a traveler from Uganda who arrived in Nigeria.

Dr. Idris commended the efforts of the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their swift action in managing the situation. He emphasized the importance of continued vigilance and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information regarding the outbreak.

"We urge members of the public to remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information or speculation about the situation. The public is encouraged to obtain information from official government and public health communication channels," he said.

The NCDC director-general also highlighted the seriousness of Ebola as an infectious disease, stressing the need for prompt identification and effective infection prevention measures. He advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or unexplained bleeding to seek immediate medical attention and to disclose any relevant travel history to healthcare providers.

Idris reiterated that the NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other stakeholders, will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary. He reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria's public health authorities to safeguard the population through early detection and coordinated responses to health threats.