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Mar Faraco retweeted
🚨 PRESS STATEMENT
NCDC is working with the Adamawa State Government to investigate two suspected Ebola cases reported in Yola, which were isolated and tested. Samples turned out NEGATIVE for Ebola virus after two rounds of testing.
The index case previously confirmed in the FCT remains the only confirmed case reported in Nigeria to date.
The public is urged to remain calm and obtain information from official government and public health channels.
Anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea or unexplained bleeding, particularly following relevant exposure, should seek immediate medical attention and inform healthcare workers of any relevant travel or contact history.
Mar Faraco retweeted
BREAKING: UPDATE ON EBOLA DISEASE IN NIGERIA
Two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated, contact identification and listing is ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted.
Being classified as suspected cases does not mean they are confirmed Ebola cases; confirmation is subject to laboratory results.
The public is advised to maintain good hand hygiene, practise enhanced sanitation and follow guidance from public health authorities.
Further updates will be provided as verified information becomes available.
Mar Faraco retweeted
Alguien sabe o al menos entiende el objetivo de estos chalecos que vemos en este tipo de apariciones?
Mar Faraco retweeted
Buenos días. Todavía con mal cuerpo y dándole vueltas a lo de ayer. Los que cogemos trenes casi todas las semanas sabemos que esto no funciona desde hace 3 o 4 años. Los retrasos, cancelaciones, falta de información, traqueteo exagerado de los trenes, la incomodidad de las estaciones, la reducción de servicios, los precios… todo ha ido a peor. Algo que funcionaba muy bien se ha fastidiado. Y lo peor lo han vivido las personas que iban en el tren de Adamuz o en los de ayer de Toledo y sus seres queridos. Nadie garantiza que no vuelva a pasar. Los responsables deben asumir que algo está fallando y poner soluciones ya. Subirse a un tren no debería suponer el peligro y la inseguridad que generan ahora. Buen jueves.
Mar Faraco retweeted
Todos los servicios públicos están en condiciones de absoluta precariedad. Habitualmente se mantienen gracias al sobreesfuerzo de sus profesionales pero hay veces que esa precariedad tiene unas consecuencias dramáticas y hoy es una de esas veces.
Mar Faraco retweeted
🧳 Travel insurance isn't just about having cover. It's about understanding what you're covered for.
Check the policy carefully, including any exclusions, before you travel.
Mar Faraco retweeted
WHO says not informed Nigeria Ebola patient visited Congo reut.rs/4yBtjfw reut.rs/4yBtjfw
Mar Faraco retweeted
Nigeria - First #Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airport flutrackers.com/threads/nige… h/t Pathfinder
Mar Faraco retweeted
On 20 October 2026, France reported the first documented case of human disease caused by the Shamonda virus. This virus primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses.
WHO is in touch with the French authorities and is closely monitoring the situation.
Here is what you need to know ➡️
Mar Faraco retweeted
#France has reported the first documented case of a human infection with #Shamonda virus, a virus only previously detected in animals.
The patient was immunocompromised, which made them more vulnerable to infection and severe disease, and unfortunately died. My heartfelt condolences to their loved ones.
Shamonda virus primarily affects animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses. The virus is thought to spread between animals by the bites of a midge, which is a small fly-like insect. Further studies are needed to fully understand transmission.
The French patient was in an area where the Shamonda virus was circulating in animals and where Culicoides midges were also present.
@WHO is in contact with French authorities who are collecting information to better understand the source of infection in the first human patient, possible routes of transmission and any potential risk to public health.
Mar Faraco retweeted
Nigeria has confirmed one imported case of #Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), becoming the fifth country to detect the virus since an outbreak of the disease was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on 15 May 2026.
As per the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria (@Fmohnigeria):
▶️ The patient is a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda.
▶️ Her symptoms began on 7 October, four days after she arrived in Nigeria, and she sought care at a private health facility in Abuja on 11 October.
▶️ A laboratory test confirmed Bundibugyo virus on 20 October.
▶️ She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care.
▶️ Investigations are ongoing to establish the likely source of her infection and reconstruct her full travel and exposure history.
The ministry, so far, reports that 44 contacts have been identified and are being monitored. Contact tracing is also underway.
Rapid identification of cases, timely follow-up of contacts and effective infection prevention and control are critical to contain the spread of the virus.
WHO and partners are working with health authorities to strengthen efforts to stop the virus from spreading.
WHO urges all countries in the region to sustain a high level of readiness as the outbreak in the DRC continues to evolve.
WHO advises against any restriction of travel to, or trade with, affected countries, and continues to closely monitor and, where necessary, verify travel and trade measures in relation to this event.
WHO regularly reviews the latest information to update its assessment of the risks posed by the outbreak.
Read the full press release: bit.ly/487wX60
ALT Nigeria confirms imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease 20 October 2026 |News Release
Mar Faraco retweeted
Kenyan authorities have increasingly used authoritarian tactics, including arbitrary arrests and detention, abductions, malicious prosecution of protesters, surveillance, and media repression, to crack down on protests against deepening economic hardship and the government’s aggressive fiscal policies.
Our new report, out now 👇 amn.st/6017BHT5KH
Mar Faraco retweeted
Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked to East Africa bbc.in/3Wl5cEp
Mar Faraco retweeted
🚨 #EbolaRDC | Point de situation – 17 octobre 2026
L’épidémie touche 8 provinces et 66 zones de santé.
🔹 9 455 cas confirmés
🔹 925 patients en isolement/hospitalisation
🔹 2 530 guéris
🔹 4 561 décès
🔹 Létalité : 48,2 %
🔹 Suivi des contacts : 80 %
Aucune nouvelle zone de santé n’a été affectée au cours des dernières 24h. 8 patients ont été déclarés guéris durant la journée.
📞 Symptômes ou cas suspect ? Appelez gratuitement le 151.
Mar Faraco retweeted
The Ministry of Health has confirmed four new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven, including one death. All new cases were already in quarantine, and there is no evidence of community transmission. Remain calm and vigilant. Call 719 for guidance. #EboleAlertKE
#KomeshaEbolaKE
Mar Faraco retweeted
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a third case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in Kenya. The patient was already in quarantine, and there is no evidence of community transmission. #EbolaAlertKE
