The Ogun State Government has intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness following the Federal Government’s confirmation of an Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), assuring residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of October 21, 2026.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying Ogun had maintained heightened vigilance since an Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in March 2026.
Coker said the state government was strengthening its surveillance systems and preparedness measures to ensure the early identification, reporting and management of any suspected case.
She urged residents to remain calm, observe recommended preventive measures and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic.
The commissioner stressed the importance of public cooperation in preventing the potential spread of the disease, particularly through prompt reporting of suspected cases and adherence to guidance from public health authorities.
The Federal Government confirmed Nigeria’s first reported case in the current outbreak on October 20, 2026, after laboratory tests returned positive for Ebola in a patient receiving care in the FCT. Contact tracing and other containment measures were subsequently initiated by health authorities.
Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, as well as contaminated materials.
Public health authorities have repeatedly emphasised the importance of early detection, infection prevention and accurate public communication in containing outbreaks.
The Ogun government said it would continue monitoring developments and working with relevant health agencies to protect residents.