Ebola: NCDC Detects Two New Suspected Cases, Traces 53 Primary Contacts

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified two new suspected Ebola cases and is monitoring 53 primary contacts following an earlier imported case in October.

NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris announced that isolation and quarantine centers are fully active, placing contacts under a 21-day health observation window.

Additionally, 12 public and private laboratories have been mobilized nationwide for rapid diagnostics, while health facilities are urged to maintain strict infection control and screening protocols.