Nigeria has recorded it's first Ebola case, prompting health authorities to take immediate action. 44 contacts have so far been identified for tracing.

Nigerian authorities are racing to trace contacts after a diplomat was declared the country’s first Ebola case. The patient reportedly arrived in Abuja from Uganda on October third, sparking shock and urgent concern nationwide.

Ebola case confirmed in FCT: NCDC urges calm as the patient from Uganda is isolated, 44 contacts are traced and Nigerians question travel screening delays online.

NCDC listed five Ebola symptoms and urges hand hygiene and avoiding body fluids, as its latest public alert draws scepticism from Nigerians on social media.

Health authorities in Nigeria have outlined some symptoms and preventive measures for the Ebola disease, following the country's record of its first case.