Nigeria no longer has Ebola, says WHO

The World Health Organisation’s regional director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, says Nigeria is Ebola-free following the medical evacuation of the patient and her husband to Switzerland.

Mr Janabi disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that Nigeria would continue monitoring 52 contacts, while Switzerland would manage the patient and follow up with her husband.

He said the evacuation took place earlier in the morning and noted that both the patient and her husband were Swiss citizens.

According to him, the patient was clinically stable after Nigerian medical teams successfully managed her through the acute phase of the illness and stabilised her condition.

Mr Janabi congratulated the federal government, health workers, clinicians, emergency responders and other partners involved in the Ebola response, describing the development as a remarkable achievement.

He said the successful management of the patient demonstrated Africa’s expertise, resilience and leadership in public health, particularly when countries worked together to respond to health emergencies.

However, the WHO regional director noted that vigilance remained critical despite the evacuation, urging continued attention to contact monitoring and other response measures.

He said Nigeria would maintain close follow-up of 52 contacts, while Switzerland would assume responsibility for the patient’s continued management and her husband.

(NAN)