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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about anthrax disease

FOLLOWING the confirmation of the first case of anthrax disease in the country, many Nigerians have become apprehensive. Anthrax is...
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Health and Environment

NCDC confirms 789 diphtheria cases, 80 deaths in 8 states

THE Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it recorded 798 diphtheria cases across eight states between December 2022...
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Health

Diphtheria outbreak confirmed in FCT, one death recorded

THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Healthcare Board said it has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria disease in the...
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Health

Mpox no longer public health emergency of international concern — WHO

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has said mpox is no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Director-General of...
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COVID-19

NCDC calls for sustained testing after WHO’s latest declaration on COVID-19

THE NIGERIA Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to continue COVID-19 tests even after the World Health...
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Health

Meningitis kills 118 persons in Nigeria in six months — NCDC

THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said Cerebrospinal Meningitis killed 118 persons in Nigeria in the...
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