A Continent on Alert: Africa’s Struggle Against Emerging Epidemics
As the world’s attention drifts from the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa finds itself grappling with a new wave ...
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Malnutrition hits catastrophic heights in Zamfara — MSF
A catastrophic malnutrition crisis is unfolding in northwest Nigeria, with alarming rates of child malnutrition revealed by recent screening data. ...
Nigeria becomes Africa’s first country to receive mpox vaccine shipment
Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines outside of clinical trials, marking a significant milestone ...
Wide testing gap masks true state of mpox in Africa
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Nigeria puts 9 states on high alert for mpox, unveils vaccination strategy
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the country's mpox strategy entails prioritising surveillance. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General ...
What you need to know about Nigeria’s ambitious plan to tackle brain drain of health workers
In what Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, described as a bold move that could ...
Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Nigeria, Lagos Hit Hardest
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released its latest cholera situation report, revealing a sharp increase ...
Nigeria Leads the Way with New Vaccine to Tackle Meningitis Outbreak
In a major breakthrough for global health, Nigeria has become the first country to receive a groundbreaking new vaccine aimed ...
Period poverty, reusable pads and the quest to keep Nigerian girls in school
In some resource-limited settings in Nigeria, reusable pads are being used as a sustainable solution to period poverty that can ...
Muhammad Pate could be Nigeria’s next health minister
There are strong indications that Dr Muhammad Pate could be Nigeria's next health minister, this follows his decision to rescind ...
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