WHO officially declares Nigeria Ebola-free country

The World Health Organization, WHO, and the Federal Ministry of Health are currently holding a joint press conference in Abuja to formally declare Nigeria Ebola Virus Disease free.

Dan Nwomeh is the Special Assistant to the outgoing Minister of Health....

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