FG says Nigeria may declare Ebola outbreak over by December 7

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said Nigeria could declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as December 7, 2026. He stated that this is possible if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected following the medical evacuation of the imported index patient. According to Premium Times, Pate urged Nigerians to remain calm and cooperate with contact-tracing teams. He made the disclosure in a statement shared via his official X handle on Monday.

What we know

• Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate is the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
• The potential end date for the outbreak declaration is December 7, 2026.
• The declaration depends on no further confirmed or probable cases.
• The index patient was medically evacuated from the country.

Why it matters: Nigeria may declare the Ebola outbreak over on December 7, 2026.

Sources

1. ‘We May Declare Ebola Outbreak Over In Nigeria On December 7’ — FG – Leadership, 3 h ago
2. FG says Nigeria could declare Ebola outbreak over by December 7 – Nairametrics, 3 h ago
3. Nigeria may declare Ebola outbreak over, December 7 — Pate – Nigerian Tribune, 2 h ago
4. Ebola: Nigeria may declare outbreak over in December – Minister – Premium Times, 1 h ago
5. Nigeria could declare Ebola outbreak over by Dec 7 – Pate – Vanguard, 57 min ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 19:10 WAT – Story text revised
• 26 Oct, 18:36 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 18:36 WAT – Now also reported by Vanguard
• 26 Oct, 18:30 WAT – Story published – 4 outlets

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