In early November 2020, positive samples for yellow fever were reported from five Nigerian states. Nigeria is a high-risk country for yellow fever and is a priority country for the global eliminate yellow fever epidemics (EYE) strategy. The re-emergence of the virus there in September 2017 has been marked by outbreaks throughout the country.
Read moreJos, 04 December 2020 – “Everyone individually and collectively must act to prevent this disease from spreading in our villages and WHO is leading the way,” says Mallam Shuaibu Musa, Ward Head for the Angwan Rogo/Rimi co…
Read moreIn Plateau state, north-central Nigeria, the number of COVID-19 positive patients was on the rise between August and September, following a major push in sample collection and testing. The state, a picturesque region and a major mining hub in the West African country, reinforced efforts to systematically and widely test (10,000 tests per week) its 4.615,698 million population based on available resources, resulting in the significant numbers recorded.
Read moreAbeokuta, 07 December 2020 - My name is Mrs Funmi and was diagnosed hypertensive in 2019 when I went to Obantoko Primary Healthcare facility to check my blood pressure. The nurse told me it was high, and I told her that …
Read moreWhen Regina Otokpa, an Abuja-based journalist, co-authored a newspaper article on poor observance of mask-wearing and physical distancing directives in Nigeria, it caused some buzz.
Read moreAbuja, 16 November, 2020 - “I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes seven years ago. It started with general body weakness. I was losing weight despite eating a lot of food, always drinking water and waking up to 6-7 times …
Read moreMaiduguri, 16 November, 2020 - The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Borno state to target zero malaria cases among under 5 children, saying it is achievable despite the current humanitarian crisis. Flagging-o…
Read moreMinna, 11 November, 2020 - While combatting multiple public health challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Nigeria, with support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners relaunch a…
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