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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 15 new cases of Monkey pox in Nine States and the Federal Capital Territory. According to report released by the Agency, a total of 172 cases have now been confirmed in the Country in 2022. The report revealed that no new death was recorded within the period under review. The NCDC, however, added that efforts are ongoing to strengthen surveillance at […]
Reports say at least 50 children are feared dead following a measles outbreak in Kugbo Clan of Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. Confirming the incident, Community Development Committee Chairman of Emago Kugbo Community, Levi Marcus, said they have tried their best to reach the state government, but no response yet. Also speaking, the Youth Leader of Emago-Kugbo community, Edoghotu Edwin, appealed to the state government to come to […]
Following the outbreak of monkey pox in the country, Imo State Government has revealed steps taken in sensitizing the public about the diseases. The state Commissioner for Health, Prosper Ohayagha, made the revelation in a telephone interview with Boss Radio News. Ohayagha outlines some of the symptoms of monkey pox. The Commissioner urges residents to contact the government if they notice any symptom.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a Pastor identified as Anietie Effiong, with three drums of crystal methamphetamine, locally called Mkpuru Mmiri. Director, Media and Advocacy of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the statement, the consignment was intercepted during a stop and search operation along Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene highway. It commended the Officers of the Command in Akwa Ibom […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA said it has destroyed two major laboratories in Lagos and Anambra state where crystal meth, popularly called Mkpuru Mmiri, were produced and distributed across the country. Chairman of NDLEA Buba Marwa disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Abuja. Marwa commended the professionalism of the intelligence led special units assigned the task adding that taking the two labs out of operation is […]
The World Health Organization, WHO, has announced that a child who contracted the Marburg virus in Ghana has died. WHO Doctor, Ibrahima Fall said the death brings the total number of fatalities in the Country to three. Fall noted that the country’s health ministry has reported three confirmed cases and further testing will be done on a fourth suspected case. The outbreak is only the second in West Africa, after […]
Federal Government says it has developed a National Strategic Framework for eliminating viral hepatitis in the country by 2030. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2022 World Hepatitis Day in Abuja. Ehanire said the framework was in line with the Global Health Sector Strategy for viral hepatitis control.
Edo State government has revealed that eight persons tested positive for monkey pox in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Akoria Obehi, said the ministry has ramped up surveillance and other activities to curb the spread of infectious diseases. Obehi urged residents to observe safety measures to reduce the spread of the virus and other infectious diseases. The commissioner noted that all those who were diagnosed with the disease […]
Ghana has recorded one more death from the Marburg virus bringing the number of deaths to three. According to the Country’s Health Authority, the latest victim of the virus exhibited symptoms after the maximum 21 days incubation period. It added that the victim is a relative of one of the first two cases. Meanwhile, forty new contacts of the Marburg cases including 11 Health Workers have been identified, and more […]
