Nigeria’s first Ebola case matches DR Congo strain, health officials say
Summary
Nigeria has confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, linked to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The patient is a woman who traveled from Uganda to Abuja and is now in isolation, while health officials are tracking those she came into contact with.Key Facts
- The first Nigerian Ebola case is of the Bundibugyo strain, previously seen mainly in Central Africa.
- The infected woman traveled from Uganda to Nigeria on October 3 and was tested on October 19.
- The virus strain has no available vaccine or specific treatment.
- The woman’s health has worsened to multi-organ failure.
- Nigerian authorities have identified 44 contacts, mostly healthcare workers and the patient’s husband.
- Officials are tracing other passengers from the flight but believe she was not showing symptoms during travel.
- The current Ebola outbreak has caused over 9,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths in the DRC.
- The outbreak has spread to five countries in Africa recently, including Kenya and Nigeria.
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