Tag: #InfectiousDiseases
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NCDC REPORTS 172 DEATHS FROM LASSA FEVER ACROSS 21 NIGERIAN STATES
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 172 deaths from Lassa fever in 21 states, with a rising Case Fatality Rate of 18.6% compared to 17% during the same period in 2024. The latest report for Week 40 (Sept. 29–Oct. 5) shows 924 confirmed cases and over 8,000 suspected ones spanning…
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ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE RISES ALARM, WHO SOUNDS GLOBAL HEALTH WARNING
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong warning about antibiotic resistance becoming a major global health threat, revealing that one in six bacterial infections worldwide no longer respond to available treatments. The alarming details came during the launch of the 2025 Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) Report, which collects data from over…
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NBMA WARNS NIGERIANS ON EBOLA AND BIOSECURITY THREATS
Vigilance and hygiene are key to protecting Nigeria from deadly infectious diseases. NBMA Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra warns of Ebola’s high fatality risk amid recent biosecurity threats including Lassa fever and avian influenza. She urges Nigerians to report symptoms quickly, practice hand hygiene, avoid contact with wild animals, and rely on verified info. Community leaders…
