Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in more than a decade: an imported Bundibugyo strain case in a woman residing in Abuja. The World Health Organization and Africa CDC warn that the situation could become complex as health authorities assess the source of infection, trace contacts, and tighten surveillance.

Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya says no country is safe and calls for tighter monitoring, while also urging the patient to provide a full travel history. Several outlets report the woman was born in Uganda, spent time there before her diplomat husband travelled to join her, and had previously travelled in the region. One outlet also highlights the flight details tied to her arrival in Abuja. Nigeria’s biosafety and health-related agencies urge the public to remain calm but vigilant, while parts of the country step up preparedness steps such as surveillance, awareness and isolation readiness.

Reporting also reflects broader concerns about the wider outbreak in Africa and the pace of detection. One outlet notes that the first case in Nigeria was not tested until well after illness onset, raising questions about containment capacity. Overall, outlets largely agree on the imported nature of the case, the need for travel/contact tracing, and the push for stronger surveillance.