Nigeria is nearing the end of its Ebola outbreak and could be declared Ebola-free by December 7, 2026, provided no new confirmed or probable cases emerge. This provisional date was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on Monday, October 27, 2026. The potential declaration is contingent upon the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) validating a 42-day countdown, which begins after the last confirmed case. The country confirmed its first imported case of the Ebola virus disease, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, on October 20, 2026. The index patient, a 42-year-old woman, had traveled from Uganda and presented with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, and body aches. She has since been medically evacuated to Switzerland along with her husband, who was a close contact. Following the evacuation, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, stated that Nigeria currently has no Ebola cases. The WHO's criteria for declaring an outbreak over require 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case following the end of transmission. Minister Pate emphasized that the December 7 date is provisional and would be extended if any new cases arise, necessitating a fresh 42-day countdown. Nigeria has maintained active surveillance and contact tracing, with 52 contacts reportedly still under monitoring. The government is focused on strengthening preparedness across health facilities to prevent any further transmission. In parallel, Nigeria has reactivated Ebola disease-related screening measures at all international ports of entry, which may include quarantine for travelers.