Swiss Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland

Africa Health Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:20 GMT High confidence — 75/100

ABUJA, Nigeria -- A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria was medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband Monday, officials said, as Nigerian authorities continued monitoring 52 people who had been in contact with her.
Nigerian Health Minister Muhammad Pate said the woman, the country’s first case in the current outbreak, left the capital, Abuja, early Monday with his approval.
Her condition had improved significantly, and she was stable, conscious and able to communicate, he said.

ABUJA, Nigeria -- A Swiss woman being treated for Ebola in Nigeria was medically evacuated to Switzerland with her husband Monday, officials said, as Nigerian authorities continued monitoring 52 people who had been in contact with her.
Nigerian Health Minister Muhammad Pate said the woman, the country’s first case in the current outbreak, left the capital, Abuja, early Monday with his approval.
Her condition had improved significantly, and she was stable, conscious and able to communicate, he said.

Sources: ABC News