According to NACA, Nigeria is now better equipped to handle future pandemics due to strategic investments made through the Global Fund’s COVID-19 Response Mechanism, which have strengthened the country's pandemic response capabilities.

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.

The Lagos State Government has advised residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe to stay vigilant and implement preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to protect public health. This announcement was made by Dr. Monsurat, the Permanent Secretary of Health District III, as part of the state's efforts to ensure community safety.

Lagos State reported the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria for the year 2025, highlighting persistent public health issues in the nation's most populous city. Experts are stressing the importance of early testing to address these concerns.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), a strain of Ebola, which has resulted in 454 fatalities. The situation is worsening, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting urgent attention from health authorities.

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.