The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says it is closely monitoring developments across affected countries in coordination with international and regional partners, including the World Health Organization and relevant African health bodies.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, confirmed that Nigeria has not recorded any case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) at present. He emphasized that national health systems have been placed on heightened alert to prevent importation and ensure rapid detection should any suspicious case emerge.
“While Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease, the Federal Government is taking all necessary proactive measures to strengthen national preparedness, surveillance, and coordination mechanisms to protect the health and wellbeing of all Nigerians,” the Minister stated.
According to the Ministry, response efforts are already being intensified across multiple fronts. These include enhanced nationwide disease surveillance, improved screening and health declaration procedures at all points of entry, and stronger coordination between federal and state health authorities.
The government is also reinforcing laboratory diagnostic capacity, improving infection prevention and control standards in health facilities, and expanding risk communication campaigns to ensure the public remains informed and alert.
Key health agencies, including the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and Port Health Services, are actively involved in monitoring travellers, strengthening border health checks, and supporting early warning systems.
Officials also stressed the importance of community awareness and responsible information sharing, warning against panic and misinformation. Nigerians were urged to maintain basic hygiene practices such as regular handwashing and to avoid contact with bodily fluids of individuals showing symptoms of illness.
Citizens are further encouraged to promptly report any unusual or suspected symptoms to the nearest health facility, while healthcare workers across the country have been advised to maintain a high index of suspicion, strictly follow infection prevention protocols, and immediately isolate suspected cases for investigation.
Prof. Pate reiterated the government’s broader commitment to safeguarding public health and maintaining national health security through coordinated preparedness and rapid response strategies.
Authorities assured that updates will continue to be provided as the situation evolves, especially in light of ongoing outbreaks in neighboring regions.