Ebola outbreak spreads to Nigeria, first west African case

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 09:44 · Archive

The World Health Organization has warned of a 'complex' Ebola outbreak after the virus reached Nigeria, marking the first case in west Africa.

The World Health Organization warned that Africa faced a 'complex' Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in west Africa.

Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, is now the fourth African country affected by the outbreak.

Ebola outbreak spreads to Nigeria, first west African case — Image: France 24

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Africa faces 'complex' Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria: WHOThe World Health Organization warned Thursday that Africa faced a "complex" Ebola outbreak after the virus crossed from east Africa to Nigeria, marking the first case in the west of the continent.France 24 · 23 Oct, 09:28
Africa faces ‘complex’ Ebola outbreak after spread to Nigeria, WHO warnsNigeria, the continent's most populous nation, is the fourth African country affected by the outbreak.The Japan Times · 23 Oct, 05:37

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