The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Senegal is over
Ebola situation assessment - 17 October 2014
Senegal is now free of Ebola virus transmission
Forty-two days have now passed since the last contact of Senegal’s single confirmed case of Ebola virus disease completed the requisite 21-day monitoring period, under medical supervision, developed no symptoms, and tested negative for the virus.
WHO officially declares Senegal free of Ebola virus transmission.
Please read more: WHO
- The first case is quickly detected, tested and laboratory-confirmed
- Contact tracing and follow-up
- Factors that contributed to success
.
Ebola situation assessment - 17 October 2014
Senegal is now free of Ebola virus transmission
Forty-two days have now passed since the last contact of Senegal’s single confirmed case of Ebola virus disease completed the requisite 21-day monitoring period, under medical supervision, developed no symptoms, and tested negative for the virus.
WHO officially declares Senegal free of Ebola virus transmission.
Please read more: WHO
- The first case is quickly detected, tested and laboratory-confirmed
- Contact tracing and follow-up
- Factors that contributed to success
.