Nigeria records over 1,000 infections, 219 deaths in 2023
The Nigerian government has said the country recorded 1,227 confirmed cases and 219 deaths of Lassa Fever across 28 states from week one to 51 of 2023. The data is …
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HPV vaccine integration, diphtheria battle, other major health sector events
As we bid farewell to 2023, the healthcare journey has been one of highs and lows. From unexpected outbreaks like diphtheria to the impact of already existing brain drain in …
Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 200 deaths in 11 months
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday said 1,170 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 200 deaths have been recorded in the country as of 3 …
Nigerian govt confirms dengue fever outbreak in northern state
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Saturday said 13 cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Sokoto State. In a statement posted on its official website, …
WHO confirms 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced 25 fresh coronavirus cases in Benue State, North-Central Nigeria. The WHO surveillance officer for the state, Ogechukwu Chigbo, disclosed this at a one-day …