# Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa

https://mins.news/en/item/108659

- France 24, 2026-10-20 23:18 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261020-nigeria-records-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads-across-africa

> Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa’s latest outbreak, and Kenya reported its ninth infection, fueling concern that the disease could spread further across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya called it an “extremely serious threat” and urged international support with funding, medical supplies and health workers.

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