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Ebola in Nigeria

Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (EVD) recorded in Nigeria and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2014). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Country context

Nigeria has been under WHO surveillance for Ebola virus disease since 2014, when it first appeared in the country. There has been a single recorded outbreak of the disease in Nigeria, which occurred in 2014. The outbreak was part of the larger Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa. The country's geographic location and health system context likely played a role in shaping the pattern of this outbreak.

Currently, there are no active Ebola virus disease outbreaks in Nigeria. The country's health authorities typically monitor for any signs of the disease, particularly in areas with high population density and limited access to healthcare. For updates on Nigeria's public health situation, readers can follow the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News and other reputable sources.

Synthesized May 28, 2026 from WHO Disease Outbreak News and supporting public-health sources.

1
Outbreaks recorded
0
Confirmed cases
22
Probable / suspected
1,323
Cumulative deaths

Historical

Past ebola outbreaks involving Nigeria, grouped by year of first report.

2014

Context on the disease itself: complete guide to Ebola virus disease. For all ebola outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.