By Amarachi Jim-Nwoko
Abuja( PRECISE POST) -The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the continued spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The Centre, in a health advisory signed by its Director-General, Jide Idris, said it had intensified preparedness and surveillance measures to prevent and respond to any potential threat to Nigeria.
According to the NCDC, the measures would continue to be reviewed based on the evolving epidemiological situation and ongoing assessment of the public health risk.
The Centre advised travellers arriving from countries with active or relevant EVD transmission to complete the Health Declaration Form as part of enhanced public health surveillance and follow-up measures.
It, however, stated that passengers arriving from other countries were currently exempted from completing the form.
The NCDC also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and pay attention to symptoms associated with Ebola disease.
It advised anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with EVD to promptly seek medical attention and provide relevant information about recent travel or possible exposure to infected persons.
The advisory followed a Dynamic Risk Assessment conducted by the NCDC, alongside consultations with public health experts and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The Centre reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerians through evidence-based surveillance, preparedness and effective response to public health threats.
Meanwhile, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has continued to record new cases and deaths.
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the DRC reported 7,672 confirmed cases and 3,699 related deaths as of September 20, based on data up to September 19, 2026. A total of 886 patients were also hospitalised in isolation.
The latest figures represented an increase of 58 confirmed cases and 23 deaths compared with the previous report.
The new cases were recorded in Ituri, North Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo provinces, with Ituri accounting for the highest number.
The ECDC further reported that 1,879 people who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus had recovered, while 79.9 per cent of identified contacts in affected provinces were under follow-up.
The ongoing outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a type of Ebola virus. The outbreak has remained a major public health concern in the DRC, prompting increased surveillance and response measures by health authorities and international partners.
