Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads

Nigeria has reported its first Ebola case from the latest outbreak, while Kenya confirmed its ninth case, raising alarms about the spread of the virus. The Nigerian case involves a woman who traveled from Uganda to Abuja. The outbreak, which began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has become the most widespread in history, affecting multiple African regions. The DRC's epidemic has resulted in 4,381 deaths from over 9,000 cases. Health officials are urging immediate international assistance to combat the crisis. Contact tracing is underway in Nigeria, with 44 individuals identified as close contacts of the patient.