The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the suspected Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses.
In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, the agency said further tests for other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) like Lassa and Dengue are still ongoing.
“Thanks to early reporting by a traveller and the swift action of vigilant health workers, the risk to the public was minimised,” NCDC stated.
The agency urged the public to seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell, especially after travel, and warned against spreading unverified information.
It added: “Wash hands regularly, practise good hygiene, and avoid contact with anyone showing unexplained fever, bleeding, vomiting, or diarrhoea. Rely only on official NCDC updates. Say no to rumours.”
