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Nigeria confirms Ebola case as outbreak spreads into western Africa

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Briefings

Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja following a woman who tested positive after arriving from Uganda. The woman developed symptoms on October 7 and was admitted four days later, with the exact arrival date in Nigeria remaining unknown.

Key points

• Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital Abuja after a woman from Uganda tested positive.
• The woman developed symptoms on October 7 and was admitted to a hospital four days later.

Context

This case marks the first Ebola diagnosis in Nigeria's capital since the country's initial outbreak in 2014, highlighting the ongoing spread of the virus across West Africa.

Limitations

The exact date of the woman's arrival in Nigeria is unknown, limiting the ability to calculate the total time in the country. Evidence is limited to the health ministry's statement and does not include travel history details.

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