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Frontline Medical Staff are Essential to Preventing Ebola, Says Sanwo-Olu and NCDC
Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and NCDC leadership urge medical professionals to remain vigilant, arguing that clinical awareness is the primary defense against future Ebola outbreaks in Nigeria.
Plateau Health Commissioner Reports 14 Cholera Fatalities and 441 Suspected Infections
Plateau State health authorities have confirmed 14 deaths and 441 suspected cholera cases, prompting an intensified emergency response and public hygiene campaign across four local government areas.
Plateau State Reports 14 Cholera Deaths and 441 Suspected Cases
Plateau State health officials have confirmed 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths, though active transmission is beginning to slow down due to coordinated emergency responses.
Congo Ebola Crisis: Death Toll Hits 1,405 Amid Rapid Spread
With 1,405 deaths and 3,200 infections, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, prompting international efforts to accelerate vaccine testing.
Abia State Partners with PSN to Combat Counterfeit Medications
Abia State officials are teaming up with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria to establish a wholesale drug hub and stop the circulation of fake medications.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amid Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, with the NCDC reporting a surge of 25 new infections in a single week as the country grapples with high fatality rates among young adults.
Benue State Health Officials Deny Mpox Outbreak Reports
Benue State health authorities have declared that no cases of Mpox have been confirmed in the state, debunking recent social media rumors regarding a suspected outbreak.
Benue Health Ministry Investigates Potential Mpox Cases in Konshisha
Benue State health officials are investigating reports of a suspected Mpox outbreak in Korinya, Konshisha LGA, after residents requested urgent medical assistance for an unidentified skin condition.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amidst Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, as the NCDC reports a rise in new infections across five states and emphasizes the need for early medical intervention.
Two fatalities from snakebites in Taraba community highlight dire medical shortages
Two residents of a remote Taraba State border village have died from snakebites due to a critical lack of access to anti-snake venom and emergency medical care.