Libyan health authorities have confirmed that no cases of Ebola virus disease have been recorded in Libya or elsewhere in North Africa, despite renewed concerns following outbreaks reported in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
Ibrahim Al-Daghis, Deputy Chairman of the Scientific Committee at the National Centre for Disease Control, said Libya remains free of confirmed or suspected Ebola infections. His remarks were reported by Libya Al-Ahrar television on Sunday.
Al-Daghis explained that Ebola has recently re-emerged in its traditional hotspots, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. He noted that outbreaks are also periodically reported in other African countries, including Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
He added that declarations by the World Health Organization regarding Ebola outbreaks as public health emergencies continue to generate international concern due to the disease’s high fatality rate and potential for cross-border transmission.
The comments come one week after Libya’s National Centre for Disease Control issued a statement dismissing reports suggesting Ebola had reached the country. The centre stressed that Libya’s epidemiological situation remains stable and that no confirmed or suspected cases have been identified.
Health officials said surveillance teams remain on high alert and continue to monitor regional and international developments closely. Authorities have also strengthened health screening and preparedness measures across the country as part of efforts to detect and respond rapidly to any potential health threat.
The centre stated that preventive protocols and technical response procedures are in place, with medical teams prepared to investigate and manage any suspected case in accordance with international public health standards.
Libya’s health authorities have repeatedly urged the public to rely on official information and avoid misinformation circulating on social media, emphasising that continuous coordination with international health organisations remains a key component of the country’s disease prevention strategy.
The latest reassurances come amid broader regional monitoring efforts as African health authorities work to contain outbreaks and prevent further spread of the virus across the continent.