Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case, Reactivates International Travel Screening and Quarantine Measures

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one confirmed case of Ebola in Nigeria as of October 26, 2026. In response, the Government of Nigeria has reactivated Ebola disease-related screening measures for all international travelers, which may include mandatory quarantine or self-isolation for at least 21 days. Travelers will undergo screening by communicable disease control officers at international ports of entry. The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises travelers to visit the CDC's website for Ebola information and to complete the Nigerian Health Declaration Form before travel.