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NCDC warns 2027 elections could be postponed if Ebola spreads widely

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reportedly said the 2027 general elections could be postponed if Ebola spreads widely across the country. The warning comes as Nigeria has no active confirmed case but has not yet been declared Ebola-free. The health minister earlier said the country could declare itself Ebola-free from 7 December.

• The WHO says Nigeria has no active case but is not yet declared Ebola-free.
• The health minister has pointed to 7 December as a possible date for the declaration.
• Election timetables have drawn plenty of attention as campaigns gather pace.