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Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive

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Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital city of Abuja, following a positive test from a woman who recently traveled from Uganda. According to the health ministry, the patient began exhibiting symptoms of the virus on October 7 and was subsequently admitted for care.

The detection marks a significant spread of the outbreak into western Africa. The case has been identified in Africa's most populous nation, raising concerns about containment and public health monitoring in the region.

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The Guardian World (GB) Emphasizes the broader regional threat as the outbreak spreads into western Africa.
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