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According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), males account for 67% of Mpox cases recorded in Nigeria since January 2024. The NCDC reports that men have been predominantly affected, making up approximately 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed Mpox cases since September 2017. Children under five years old are the […]
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal on its website, allowing nurses and midwives to submit verification requests. The portal was reopened on Friday, September 14, 2024. The verification portal was previously deactivated in February, causing difficulties for nurses and midwives working abroad. Many were forced to return to
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox from 1,031 suspected cases in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The affected states and their respective number of confirmed cases are: Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, stated that the agency is enhancing surveillance to ensure
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized Gavi and UNICEF to procure vaccines for mpox prevention, pending the Emergency Use Listing (EUL) decision. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus emphasized that vaccines are a crucial tool, but not the only one, in stopping outbreaks and saving lives. For years, WHO has supported affected countries in Africa
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Popular Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, TG Omori, has revealed that he underwent a kidney transplant and is grateful to his brother for donating one of his kidneys. Omori shared the news on his social media account, expressing his appreciation for his brother’s selfless act. “I’m only alive because my only brother gave me
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The Kano State Government has distributed 88 motorcycles and five operational vehicles to support the movement of front-line health workers in the implementation of various health programs in the state. The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano. The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to facilitate the transportation of program commodities and
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Cross River State Government to strengthen its surveillance mechanisms against mpox, citing increased vulnerability due to the state’s unique risk factors. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Ukam Edadi, emphasized the importance of proactive measures, given the state’s status as a major tourist destination with vast forest
People can contract mpox from contaminated objects such as clothing or linens, through sharps injuries in health care, or in community setting such as tattoo parlours.
All You Need To Know About Monkeypox Also Known As Mpox Read More »
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that can infect humans and various animals. The ongoing outbreak is attributed to Clade I, a strain capable of sexual transmission, which may result in more severe illness and has a fatality rate of up to 10% among those infected. Typical symptoms include a rash that
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Akin Jimoh, Program Director of Development Communications Network (DEVCOMS), has emphasized the importance of modern family planning methods, citing the high failure rate of traditional methods. According to Jimoh, traditional methods have a failure rate of over 50%, whereas modern methods are more effective and tailored to individual needs. During a courtesy visit to Punch
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