### [2026-10-25](/feed/2026/10/25/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# The Nigerian health ministry expands contact tracing after confirming an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case in Abuja, identifying at least 44 contacts while investigating additional people who may have been exposed and strengthening infection-control measures. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via RFI](https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261025-nigeria-widens-hunt-for-possible-ebola-cases)

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