Lagos has initiated an awareness campaign across three local government areas in response to concerns about Ebola. Although there is currently no confirmed outbreak of the virus in Nigeria, officials emphasize the importance of remaining cautious among residents.

Nigeria has shown significant advancements in its preparedness for Ebola virus disease over the past ten years, especially in areas such as surveillance systems, laboratory diagnostics, and genomic sequencing capacity. However, experts have noted that critical gaps still exist in the country's overall readiness to handle potential outbreaks, according to Tribune Online.

A medical doctor in Benue State has died due to complications from Lassa fever, highlighting the urgent need for increased efforts from all stakeholders to address the ongoing health crisis. This incident is seen as a critical reminder of the importance of containment measures against the disease.

The Lagos State Government has closed the Oshodi Resettlement Market following an incident where officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) were attacked during an enforcement operation. The closure was announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, alongside Islamic scholars, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for their community's security. They emphasized the importance of collective efforts in fostering peace and safety within communities, urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring a secure environment.

Uganda has reported a new positive case of Ebola, nearly three weeks after the last recorded case on June 5, 2026. This new case increases the total number of Ebola cases in the country to twenty, according to sources within the Ministry of Health. The confirmation of the case occurred on Monday.