Nigeria reported its first case of Ebola in a woman who arrived from Uganda

The Nigerian government confirmed its first case of Ebola in Abuja, with a patient arriving from Uganda. Health officials have identified 44 contacts and are monitoring them. Nigeria previously faced an Ebola outbreak in 2014, which was contained quickly. Meanwhile, Congo is experiencing its deadliest Ebola epidemic, with over 9,000 cases reported. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus variant, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment. Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, leading to severe symptoms including fever and bleeding.