Nigeria’s Ebola index case evacuated to Switzerland

By Admin 

Nigeria’s first imported Ebola case was evacuated from Abuja to Switzerland on Monday morning following significant clinical improvement, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said.

Pate disclosed this in a post on his X handle, stating that the patient was stable, conscious and communicating, with laboratory test results approaching baseline levels.

He, however, warned that the patient could still be infectious, stressing that strict safety protocols remained in place during the evacuation.

The patient’s spouse, who remains asymptomatic, accompanied her to Switzerland.

Pate commended the clinical and public health teams for their roles in the patient’s care and the evacuation, adding that further updates would be provided after the pair arrived safely at their destination.

He said public health measures to contain the virus remained in place and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely on credible sources of information.

Nigeria’s first imported Ebola patient departed Abuja for Switzerland earlier on Monday in a medically coordinated evacuation approved by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate.

In a post on his X handle, Pate said the patient, whose condition had significantly improved, was stable, conscious and communicating, with laboratory test results approaching baseline levels. He cautioned, however, that she could still be infectious, making strict infection prevention measures essential throughout the transfer.

The patient was accompanied by her spouse, who remains asymptomatic. Pate did not specify the aircraft used, the Swiss hospital receiving the patient or the detailed arrangements for the journey.

He commended the clinical team responsible for the patient’s care and public health personnel who coordinated the evacuation, saying the operation was conducted in line with appropriate public health measures. He said further updates would be issued after the pair arrived safely at their destination