The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) reported in Adamawa State have tested negative after two rounds of laboratory testing.
The NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying samples collected from the two individuals to determine the cause of their illness returned negative for Ebola virus.
Idris said the suspected cases were reported in Yola after the Adamawa State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) received an alert in the early hours of October 30, 2026. 
According to him, the two individuals had presented with symptoms suggestive of Ebola and were subsequently isolated while appropriate public health measures were initiated.
“The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is working closely with the Adamawa State Government, through the State Ministry of Health and Human Services, to investigate reports of suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Yola, Adamawa State,” he said.
“Samples were collected for laboratory testing to establish the cause of the illness. Fortunately, the samples turned out negative for EBV after two rounds of testing.”
The NCDC boss commended the Adamawa State Commissioner for Health and his team for their prompt response, assuring the state government of continued technical support to strengthen its outbreak response operations.
Idris stressed that there was no laboratory-confirmed case of Ebola in Adamawa State, adding that the index case previously confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory remains the only confirmed Ebola case reported in Nigeria.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information or speculation about the suspected cases.
The NCDC DG also advised Nigerians to rely on official government and public health channels for accurate information on the situation.
Ebola Virus Disease is a serious infectious disease that requires early detection, prompt clinical management and effective infection prevention and control measures.
Idris advised anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly after a relevant exposure, to seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare workers of any travel or contact history.
He further advised Nigerians to avoid self-medication and follow the guidance of healthcare professionals.
The NCDC, in collaboration with the Adamawa State Government and other relevant stakeholders, will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
The agency reiterated its commitment to protecting public health through early detection, evidence-based response measures, transparent communication and coordinated outbreak preparedness.
