# Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads

> A woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria has tested positive for Ebola, making Nigeria the fifth country affected by the rapidly spreading outbreak.
- Title: Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads
- Summary: A woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria has tested positive for Ebola, making Nigeria the fifth country affected by the rapidly spreading outbreak…
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- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/article/nigeria-confirms-ebola-case-drc-congo-outbreak-spreads
- Published: 2026-10-21T09:37:53+00:00
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- Topics: ebola, nigeria, uganda, democratic republic of congo, disease outbreak, world health organization, politics, world
## Nigeria detects first Ebola case
A woman who traveled from Uganda to Nigeria tested positive for Ebola, making Nigeria the fifth country to detect the rapidly spreading strain. She showed symptoms on October seventh, four days after arriving.
## Congo outbreak is deadliest on record
The Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak started, is experiencing the fastest-growing and deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history.
## Kenya also reports cases linked to traveler
Kenya confirmed nine cases all linked to a man who traveled from Congo to Uganda before flying to Kenya.
## WHO urges readiness across the region
The World Health Organization has urged all countries in the region to maintain high readiness as the outbreak continues. The WHO also advised against any restriction of travel to or trade with affected countries.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in a woman who traveled from Uganda, becoming the fifth country hit by the outbreak as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles the deadliest epidemic in its history.