By Emmanuella Opara | October 20th 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Nigeria’s experience with Ebola dates back to July 2014, when an infected Liberian-American traveller, Patrick Sawyer, arrived in Lagos. The outbreak resulted in 20 confirmed and probable cases, including eight deaths, with healthcare workers among those infected. Authorities responded by isolating patients, tracing and … Continue reading Ebola in Nigeria: What to know, symptoms to watch for and how to stay safe