@arisenews: NCDC SAYS TWO SUSPECTED EBOLA PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ISOLATED IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA, WITH LABORATORY TESTING AND CONTACT TRACING UNDERWAY The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced the detection of two additional suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria's North-East region, with both individuals placed in isolation as health authorities conduct laboratory investigations. In an Ebola response update issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the agency disclosed that contact tracing had commenced to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the suspected cases. The NCDC stated that laboratory testing was underway to determine whether the two individuals had contracted the disease. "Two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria's North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated, contact tracing is ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted," the agency announced. The development comes amid heightened attention to Ebola surveillance and preparedness in Nigeria, with public health authorities seeking to detect potential infections and prevent further transmission. Although the NCDC described the cases as additional suspected infections, its announcement did not disclose the states where the individuals were identified or provide details about their ages, travel histories or possible sources of exposure. The agency also did not specify the total number of suspected cases recorded nationwide or indicate when laboratory results would become available.

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