# Nigeria's Ebola Patient Evacuated to Switzerland

> Nigeria's Ebola index patient evacuated to Switzerland after health minister confirms improved condition but ongoing infectious risk.
- Title: Nigeria's Ebola Patient Evacuated to Switzerland · Allafrica
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- Published: 2026-10-26T10:52:46+00:00
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## Evacuation Confirmed
Nigeria's health minister confirms the index patient has been evacuated to Switzerland.
## Patient Condition
Patient's condition improved significantly but she remains infectious despite clinical improvements.
## Evacuation Details
Patient departed Abuja early Monday with spouse who remains asymptomatic.
## Health Minister Statement
Health minister says evacuation followed strict public health protocols to minimize transmission risk.
## Evacuation Timeline
Evacuation approved by health minister, conducted through private jet section at Abuja airport.
## Patient Background
42-year-old Ugandan-born woman who returned from Uganda on 3 October and developed symptoms on 6 October.
## Contact Monitoring
53 contacts identified by NCDC, all monitored for 21 days after last exposure.
## Public Health Advice
Health minister urges Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely on credible information sources.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's Ebola index patient has been evacuated to Switzerland following health minister's confirmation that her condition improved significantly but she remains infectious.