Additional screening for Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus) Disease is in place at border entry points into Nigeria. International travellers must complete an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before travel. You may also be required to undergo thermal screening and a travel history check on arrival.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

On 20 October 2026, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed its first imported case of Ebola in the Federal Capital Territory and are implementing public health measures in response, including contact tracing. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor updates from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Before you travel to Nigeria, read general information on Ebola and similar diseases.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
• You have filled in the online Nigeria Health Declaration Form

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Nigeria.

Medical standards differ from the UK and you will have to pay for any medical treatment at public hospitals. Private hospitals are more expensive. Local hospitals may be crowded and there can be shortages in medical supplies and equipment. If you need medical help in Nigeria, contact your medical insurance provider for advice on suitable healthcare facilities.

Updated information about Ebola screening and Healthcare in Nigeria.