Nigeria’s Health Minister Muhammad Pate says Nigeria could be declared Ebola-free by December 7, 2026, if no new confirmed cases are reported for a defined period.
According to the reports, the timing hinges on whether additional confirmed or probable cases emerge. Vanguard and Premium Times both cite the minister’s view that the outbreak status could be resolved as early as December 7, provided transmission stops and monitoring continues. The Punch similarly links the declaration to a countdown based on the absence of new confirmed cases within a set number of days.
Premium Times also highlights the minister’s public guidance, urging people to remain calm, cooperate with contact-tracing teams, and follow updates from national health authorities. Vanguard adds context about the imported index patient and notes that medical evacuation is part of the backdrop to the minister’s timeline.
