Out of the about 1.7 billion people affected globally by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Nigeria contributes…
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Japa Crisis: Nigeria Left with Just 6,000 Medical Consultants — MDCAN
Kehinde Fajobi The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has raised concerns over the…
Unknown Disease Strikes Niger, 24 Residents Hospitalised
Kehinde Fajobi At least 24 residents of Bida, Niger State, have been hospitalised following the outbreak…
FG Confirms Anthrax Outbreak in Zamfara, Urges Vigilance
Kehinde Fajobi The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Livestock Development, has confirmed an outbreak of…
Nigeria Reports 54 New Lassa Fever Cases, 10 Deaths in One Week
Kehinde Fajobi Nigeria has recorded 54 fresh cases of Lassa fever alongside 10 fatalities during the…
Akwa Ibom Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Eastern Obolo Community
The Akwa Ibom State Government has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in the fishing community of…
Cholera Scare in Rivers: Suspected Outbreak Claims Nine Lives, 41 Under Surveillance
The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine people following a suspected cholera outbreak…
Lagos Vaccinates Over 24 Million Residents Against Yellow Fever, Measles in 2024
The Lagos State Government has successfully vaccinated over 24 million residents against yellow fever, measles, and…
FG Calls for Unified Action Against Emerging COVID-19 Threats
The Federal Government has called for collaborative action to address the emerging COVID-19 variants following recent…
Nigeria Ready to Tackle Potential HMPV Outbreak — FG
Kehinde Fajobi The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has confirmed its preparedness to handle any…