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Ebola: 28 contacts still under surveillance, 34 cleared, says NCDC

Punch Nigeria November 11, 2026 1 views
Ebola: 28 contacts still under surveillance, 34 cleared, says NCDC

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Nigeria: 28 Ebola Contacts Under Surveillance, 34 Cleared - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 28 individuals who had contact with the country's sole imported Ebola case remain under surveillance.

As of the latest update, a total of 34 contacts have been cleared from further monitoring, demonstrating the effectiveness of the nation's response to contain the virus.

Ebola Situation in Nigeria: NCDC Statement

  • 28 contacts still under surveillance
  • 34 contacts cleared

According to the NCDC, the ongoing efforts to monitor and manage the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria are yielding positive results. The agency's statement highlights that 28 individuals who had direct contact with the imported case are still being monitored.

Meanwhile, 34 contacts have been cleared from further surveillance, indicating that the measures implemented to contain the virus are proving successful.

Ebola Situation in Nigeria: Contact Tracing and Surveillance

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is actively tracking and monitoring individuals who had contact with the single imported Ebola case in the country.

As of the latest update, 28 contacts remain under surveillance, while 34 contacts have been cleared, demonstrating the effectiveness of the nation's efforts to contain the virus.

Nigeria's Ebola Response: Progress and Clearances

  • 28 contacts under surveillance
  • 34 contacts cleared

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the ongoing efforts to monitor and manage the Ebola outbreak in the country are yielding positive results.

According to the NCDC, 28 individuals who had direct contact with the imported Ebola case are still being monitored. On the other hand, 34 contacts have been cleared from further surveillance, indicating the success of the country's measures to contain the virus.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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