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Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the ongoing regional outbreak. The patient is the wife of a diplomat based in Abuja who travelled to Uganda's capital, Kampala, for a vacation. She developed symptoms on October 6 and initially sought treatment at a private hospital, believing she had malaria. Officials are monitoring 44 contacts as they trace her movements.

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  • ✓ The patient is the wife of a diplomat based in Abuja.
  • ✓ She travelled to Uganda's capital, Kampala, for a vacation.
  • ✓ She developed symptoms on October 6.
  • ✓ Nigeria is the fourth African country affected by the Ebola outbreak.
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Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case since May, with officials tracing the patient's movements and monitoring contacts.

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  1. Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

    Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the ongoing regional outbreak. The patient is the wife of a diplomat based in Abuja who travelled to Uganda's capital, Kampala, for a vacation. She developed symptoms on October 6 and initially sought treatment at a private hospital, believing she had malaria. Officials are monitoring 44 contacts as they trace her movements.

    Why it matters

    This development raises concerns about the spread of Ebola in West Africa, as Nigeria is the fourth African country affected by the outbreak that began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May. The World Health Organization has warned that the outbreak is growing more complex, with cases now present in countries in East and West Africa.

    What is confirmed

    • The patient is the wife of a diplomat based in Abuja.
    • She travelled to Uganda's capital, Kampala, for a vacation.
    • She developed symptoms on October 6.
    • Nigeria is the fourth African country affected by the Ebola outbreak.
    • Officials are monitoring 44 contacts as they trace her movements.

    What to watch next

    • Further confirmation of the patient's travel history
    • Updates on the condition of the patient
    • Additional cases reported in Nigeria or other countries
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    3. NPR — Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive
    4. The New York Times — Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak
    5. Reuters — Nigeria reports Ebola case, fourth African country affected by outbreak
    6. BBC — Nigeria's first Ebola holidayed in Uganda, officials say
    7. CNN — Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand
    8. U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria (.gov) — Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abuja (21 October, 2026)
    9. CIDRAP — Nigeria announces its first Ebola case in 12 years
    10. Al Jazeera — Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say
    11. www.bbc.com — Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say
    12. allafrica.com — Africa: Nigeria's First Ebola Patient Is Diplomat's Wife Who Holidayed in Uganda - Africa CDC - allAfrica.com
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