- NCDC warns against non-essential travel to Uganda due to Ebola outbreak.
- No Ebola cases in Nigeria, but surveillance is heightened.
- Seek medical help if symptoms appear after travel to affected areas.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda and other countries with confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).
EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes in response to an outbreak of the Sudan strain of Ebola in Uganda, confirmed on January 30, 2025, in the Wakiso, Mukono, and Mbale regions.
While only one case and one related death have been reported in Uganda so far, the NCDC has emphasized the importance of heightened awareness and preventive measures.
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Despite the outbreak, Nigeria has not reported any cases of Ebola. The NCDC has reassured the public that surveillance efforts have been increased at points of entry, including international airports.
Diagnostic capabilities have been optimized, and the country’s EVD emergency contingency plan has been updated to improve preparedness.
The NCDC’s public advisory also noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend restrictions on travel or trade to Uganda, but it urges caution in light of the potential risks.
The advisory, signed by Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC Director-General, further outlines how Ebola is transmitted, the symptoms, and what individuals should do if they exhibit symptoms after traveling from affected regions.
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While the vaccine for the Zaire strain of Ebola is available, it does not protect against the Sudan virus responsible for Uganda’s outbreak. The NCDC has emphasized early detection and supportive treatment as key to controlling the spread of the virus, along with safe burial practices and contact tracing.
The NCDC continues to monitor the situation and strengthen surveillance measures to ensure public safety.
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