Uganda’s Ministry of Health has requested travel details from Nigeria after a woman who had transited through the country tested positive for Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja.
The case was identified in Abuja, where the patient was admitted to a hospital after presenting with symptoms consistent with the virus. Health officials confirmed the diagnosis and have since sought information on her recent movements to assess potential exposure risks.
In response, the Ugandan authorities are coordinating with Nigeria’s Federal Government to obtain the woman’s travel history. The aim is to trace any contacts or locations that could have facilitated the spread of the disease.
Both countries are monitoring the situation closely, with Uganda’s health ministry urging the Nigerian government to share relevant data promptly. This cooperation follows established protocols for cross‑border disease surveillance in the region.
Ebola remains a serious public health concern, and swift information exchange is critical for containing outbreaks and protecting communities in both nations.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>