Nigeria confirms imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease
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<span>Nigeria confirms imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease </span> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.afro.who.int/sites/default/files/styles/360x240/public/2026-10/Bundibugyo%20virus%20disease-2.png.webp?itok=xARaPt8B" width="360" height="240" alt="Nigeria confirms imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease "> </div> <span><span>ottob@who.int</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-10-20T22:10:30+01:00" title="Tuesday, 20 October, 2026 - 22:10">Tue, 20/10/2026 - 22:10</time> </span> <div><time datetime="2026-10-20T12:00:00Z">20 October 2026</time> </div>
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- Original: https://www.afro.who.int/countries/nigeria/news/nigeria-confirms-imported-case-ebola-bundibugyo-virus-disease
- Published 2026-10-20 21:10:30 UTC
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