Ebola Update

WHO declares end of Ebola outbreak in Nigeria

WHO/Andrew Esiebo

20 October 2014 -- WHO officially declares that Nigeria is now free of Ebola virus transmission. This is a spectacular success story that shows that Ebola can be contained. The story of how Nigeria ended what many believed to be potentially the most explosive Ebola outbreak imaginable is worth telling in detail.

• Read the statement by WHO
• Read the situation assessment: Nigeria free of Ebola virus transmission

Senegal is now free of Ebola virus transmission

Credit: WHO

17 October 2014 -- WHO officially declares the Ebola outbreak in Senegal over and commends the country on its diligence to end the transmission of the virus. Senegal’s response is a good example of what to do when faced with an imported case of Ebola. However, Senegal remains vigilant for any suspected cases by strict compliance with WHO guidelines.

• Read the statement by WHO

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