After reports suggesting that Nigeria would be declared Ebola-free on December 7, according to Businessday NG, the World Health Organization (WHO) has not confirmed this declaration. Instead, the WHO stated that Nigeria is not yet declared Ebola-free, as reported by The Nation Newspaper. The WHO’s statement comes as 52 contacts are still under surveillance, according to the same report. It is unclear why the discrepancy exists between the Businessday NG report and the WHO’s statement. The WHO has not provided a timeline for when Nigeria may be declared Ebola-free. This story matters to Nigerian readers as the status of Ebola in the country affects public health and safety.
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