Recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa have brought renewed attention to a disease that many people associate with fear and uncertainty. Ebola is a serious viral illness spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, but it is not airborne. Related News Lassa fever: Medical academy demands action as deaths hit 204 Rivers toughens tobacco control over rising youth vaping concerns Nigeria ‘not 100% ready’ for possible Ebola emergency, says NCDC While the current outbreak has raised concerns among health authorities, it remains concentrated in affected areas, with no sustained transmission reported in Nigeria. While the current outbreak has raised concerns among health authorities, it remains concentrated in affected areas, with no sustained transmission reported in Nigeria.