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Diphtheria claims 1,191 lives in Nigeria over 17 months – NCDC
Health & Wellness
October 23, 2024
Diphtheria claims 1,191 lives in Nigeria over 17 months – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that diphtheria has resulted in the deaths of at least 1,191…
FG approves N12.911bn disbursement to National Health Agencies
Health & Wellness
October 20, 2024
FG approves N12.911bn disbursement to National Health Agencies
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N12.911 billion to key health agencies, including the National Health Insurance Authority…
Cholera outbreak: Suspected cases rise by 220% in 2024 – NCDC
Health & Wellness
October 7, 2024
Cholera outbreak: Suspected cases rise by 220% in 2024 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has expressed concern over the alarming increase in cholera cases across the country,…
Nigeria accounts for over 50% of West Africa’s 2.7 million annual Lassa fever cases -Report
Health & Wellness
September 10, 2024
Nigeria accounts for over 50% of West Africa’s 2.7 million annual Lassa fever cases -Report
Nigeria is at the forefront of the Lassa fever crisis in West Africa, with a recent study revealing that the…
NCDC confirms 55 cases of monkeypox across 21 states
Health & Wellness
September 10, 2024
NCDC confirms 55 cases of monkeypox across 21 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 55 cases of monkeypox (Mpox) in Nigeria, as the…
Nigeria Records Decline in Mpox Cases, NCDC Reports
Local News
August 20, 2024
Nigeria Records Decline in Mpox Cases, NCDC Reports
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a significant decrease in suspected and confirmed Mpox cases in the…
Zamfara state reports mysterious disease outbreak with 4 fatalities and 177 cases
Health & Wellness
May 11, 2024
Zamfara state reports mysterious disease outbreak with 4 fatalities and 177 cases
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aisha Anka, reported an outbreak of an unknown illness that has already resulted…