Regional Director for Africa of The World Health Organization, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, today declared via a post on X, that Nigeria has no active Ebola case.
His announcement came in response to the evacuation of the index case and her husband back to Switzerland in an air ambulance. He wrote that both were Swiss citizens, adding that the patient was clinically stable following treatment by Nigerian medical personnel.
He praised the Nigerian medical team for successfully managing the patient through the acute phase of the illness and stabilizing her condition.
“On behalf of WHO and all partners, I warmly congratulate the Government of Nigeria, health workers, clinicians, emergency responders and all those involved in the response. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to what Africa can accomplish when we work together,” he said.
He however, stressed the need for continued vigilance by Nigerian health authorities. He noted that Nigeria would maintain close monitoring of the 52 contacts, while Switzerland would take responsibility for the continued management of the patient and her husband.
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