The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that Nigeria must complete a 42-day monitoring period for 52 contacts before it can be declared free of the Ebola virus. This announcement was made following the recovery of the last Ebola patient in Nigeria on October 19, 2026. The WHO’s guidance comes as a relief to Nigerians, who have been on edge since the outbreak of the disease in the country earlier this year.
According to the Punch Newspapers, the WHO’s representative in Nigeria, Dr. Fiona Braka, said that the 42-day period is necessary to ensure that no new cases of Ebola emerge. She also emphasized the need for vigilance and continued surveillance in the affected areas.
Arise News reported that Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the WHO, expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian government and people for their efforts in containing the Ebola outbreak. He also pledged the WHO’s continued support in ensuring that Nigeria remains Ebola-free.
While this development is a positive step towards containing the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, it is important to note that the country is not yet out of the woods. The WHO has advised that the 42-day monitoring period must be strictly adhered to, and the public must remain vigilant and report any suspected cases of Ebola to the authorities.
For Nigerians, this development offers hope that the country is on the path to recovery from the Ebola outbreak. However, it is important to remain cautious and follow the WHO’s guidance to ensure that the country remains Ebola-free.
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