Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across Africa, with a woman testing positive after traveling from Uganda. The case has raised concerns about the spread of the virus in the region.
The woman, who began showing symptoms on 7 October, was admitted to a hospital in Abuja and later diagnosed with Ebola. Authorities have begun tracing 44 contacts of the patient, emphasizing the need for containment measures.
Health officials warn of an 'extremely serious threat' as the outbreak becomes the most geographically extensive in history, affecting multiple countries across three regions of Africa. The virus has infected over 9,500 people and killed more than 4,600.
The outbreak has spread from central Africa to the continent's east and west, with Kenya reporting its ninth case. The international community is urged to act quickly to prevent further spread and manage the crisis.