Uganda has stated the affirmation of a Bundibugyo Ebola case in Nigeria involving a lady who transited by its territory doesn’t set up that she contracted the virus there, as the situation of publicity stays underneath investigation.
The Ugandan Ministry of Health disclosed this in a public assertion issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following stories {that a} Nigerian lady who travelled to the jap Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for enterprise had examined constructive for Ebola.
According to the ministry, preliminary data signifies that the lady handed by Uganda in early October with out displaying signs and developed signs after arriving in Nigeria.
Uganda says it has no lively Ebola circumstances
The ministry stated the circumstances surrounding the lady’s an infection have been nonetheless being investigated, noting that her transit by Uganda didn’t set up the place she contracted the virus.
- “Travel through Uganda does not establish that infection occurred here. The location of exposure remains under investigation,” the assertion stated.
Uganda additionally stated the Nigerian authorities had but to offer detailed details about the lady’s journey itinerary and medical historical past, which it stated would assist information additional investigations and any needed contact tracing.
- “We wish to clarify that, as at the time of this statement, Uganda has NO confirmed active Ebola cases,” the ministry stated.
The assertion was signed by Prof. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
Uganda to strengthen screening at entry factors
The ministry stated restricted provisions had been maintained for humanitarian and diplomatic motion, including that it will work with related companies to strengthen screening and public well being controls at factors of entry.
It additionally urged the general public to stay calm and vigilant, recommending common handwashing and sanitising as precautionary measures.
The ministry stated it will proceed to offer verified updates by its official channels as investigations progress.
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, begins contact tracing
Nairametrics reported that Nigeria confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on October 20, after a Nigerian lady who travelled to the jap Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for enterprise examined constructive for the virus.
- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, stated the affected person had transited by Uganda in early October with out signs and developed signs after arriving in Nigeria. She is receiving medical care in isolation in Abuja.
- Nigerian well being authorities recognized 44 contacts and commenced contact tracing to stop additional transmission, whereas intensifying surveillance and an infection prevention measures.
Pate stated the Ministry of Health, the FCT Health Secretariat, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and different companions have been working collectively to comprise the an infection and forestall additional unfold.
