Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, triggering an immediate public health response across the country.
The patient is a woman who arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda and is currently receiving treatment in isolation.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the development, saying health officials have already begun contact tracing to prevent further spread of the deadly virus.
According to him, 44 people who had close contact with the patient have been identified and are being monitored by health authorities.
He added that public and private health facilities across Nigeria have been placed on high alert to quickly detect and respond to any suspected case.
The minister urged Nigerians not to panic, stressing that the government is taking all necessary steps to contain the situation.
He advised citizens to maintain good personal hygiene, wash their hands regularly and report anyone showing symptoms of Ebola to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).