Monkeypox
9 Oct
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi as the most affected countries in Africa’s ongoing monkeypox (mpox) outbreak.
12 Sep
The alarming situation of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is a stark reminder of the urgent need for a comprehensive and proactive approach to public health in Nigeria.
6 Sep
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that there are no cases of Mpox in its 256 custodial centers across the country. READ ALSO:Mpox vaccine key for pre-exposure prophylaxis— NPHCDA Abubakar Umar, Assistant Controller of Corrections, (ACC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) made known this in an interview with the News…
31 Aug
Abuja-based medical doctor and Co-Founder, Impact Driven Young Leaders (IDYL) initiative, Dr. Obinna Ebirim, has said governments at all levels must take proactive and coordinated approach to prevent the spread of monkeypox.
27 Aug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a $135 million funding plan to support countries affected by the Monkeypox (MPOX) outbreak, including Nigeria. WHO, in a statement on Monday, said the funding is part of a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan aimed at stopping human-to-human transmission of the virus through coordinated global, regional, and…
27 Aug
Osun State Government has confirmed fresh two cases of Monkeypox in Ilesa West Local Council of the state.
21 Aug
Osun State Government on Wednesday issued a red alert following the confirmation of mpox cases in several states. The warning was made in a video message via the state’s official X, formerly Twitter handle. It urged residents to remain vigilant and prioritise their safety. In the message, the government provided essential information about the viral…
16 Aug
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral disease that shares similarities with smallpox. While it has primarily been found in Africa, recent outbreaks in other regions have raised global concerns. Recently European countries have been warned to brace up for more Mpox surge as it becomes a concern to the world. Recognising the…
10 Aug
There are fresh concerns that Nigeria may experience its worst mpox outbreak as the African region is experiencing an unprecedented increase in cases since the start of 2024. Experts have warned that a new ‘lethal’ variant of the mpox, formerly monkeypox, disease is spreading “unchecked” and poses a “severe” risk to hundreds of thousands…
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Uganda has detected its first two cases of mpox (monkeypox), the health ministry said on Saturday, a day after the Africa Union allocated $10.4 million in funding to combat the outbreak. The cases were discovered in the western border district of Kasese, in the towns of Mpondwe and nearby Bwera, the director general of health…
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