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Abuja: Ebola index patient evacuated abroad via air ambulance

Updated 13:02 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 11:47 WAT · 9 outlets reporting

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Developing: A woman identified as Nigeria’s Ebola index patient was evacuated from Abuja early Monday aboard a medical air ambulance at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, according to ARISE News and multiple outlets. The evacuation was carried out using a private‑jet section of the airport. Reports from Daily Post, Leadership, Nigerian Eye, P.M. News and Naija News confirmed the operation.

What we know

  • The Ebola index patient was flown out of Abuja by air ambulance
  • The evacuation occurred early Monday morning
  • The aircraft used the private‑jet wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Why it matters: Prompt evacuation aims to contain the outbreak and reassure the public about Nigeria’s response to high‑risk infectious diseases.

Sources

  1. BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ebola index patient evacuated abroad for treatment – Daily Post,
  2. BREAKING: Ebola Patient Evacuated From Nigeria Via Air Ambulance – Leadership,
  3. Ebola patient and husband evacuated from Nigeria via Air Ambulance – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
  4. BREAKING: Nigeria’s Ebola index patient evacuated abroad for treatment – Nigerian Eye,
  5. Nigeria’s Ebola patient evacuated – P.M. News,
  6. VIDEO: Ebola Patient Finally Evacuated From Nigeria – Naija News,
  7. Nigeria’s Ebola index patient evacuated to Switzerland by air ambulance – Nairametrics,
  8. Ebola: Suspected index patient evacuated from Nigeria by air ambulance – Report – Vanguard,
  9. Nigeria’s Index Ebola Patient Evacuated Abroad By Air Ambulance – ThisDay,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by ThisDay
  • – Developing story published – 8 outlets

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