In a major relief to citizens across the nation, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have officially confirmed that Nigeria currently records zero active Ebola cases!
The reassuring update follows the successful medical evacuation of the country’s index patient—a 42-year-old woman who recently arrived from abroad—and her husband to Switzerland for continued medical care.
Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate disclosed that the patient was successfully stabilized by Nigerian medical experts in Abuja during the acute phase of illness before the bilateral evacuation took place in full compliance with international biosecurity standards.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) continues to actively monitor 53 identified primary contacts to prevent any secondary local transmission. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm, practice regular hand hygiene, and avoid spreading unverified rumors on social media.
The swift public health response has drawn widespread praise from medical professionals and international health organizations, highlighting the strength and readiness of Nigeria’s epidemic response architecture.
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