Ebola: 5 things to know about Bundibugyo Strain as Nigeria confirms first case

Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bundibugyo strain, prompting renewed attention to the symptoms, transmission, treatment and prevention of the infection.

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on October 20, 2026, that the patient was a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda. She was receiving medical care in isolation in Abuja, while 44 contacts had been identified and were being monitored.

Here are five things to know about the Bundibugyo Ebola strain.

1. Bundibugyo is a distinct Ebola virus species
Bundibugyo strain is one of the viruses known to cause Ebola virus disease in humans. It was first identified during an ou...