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NCDC working to strengthen cholera prevention mechanisms – DG

Stephanie Simon Jun 14, 2023 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), disclosed that it is working to strengthen the country’s prevention, control and management of cholera outbreaks. The Director-General, NCDC, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, said this on…

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South African president admits failure in prevention of cholera outbreak

Hauwa Mustapha Jun 9, 2023 0

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa sought to reassure residents of a community near the capital, Pretoria, after an outbreak of cholera killed 29 people. During a visit to the local water treatment plant, Ramaphosa admitted the…

Health

WHO launches global network to detect, prevent disease threats

Stephanie Simon May 21, 2023 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners are launching a global network to help protect people from infectious disease threats through the power of pathogen genomics. In a statement, it said that the International Pathogen…

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Prevention Is Best Way To Tackle Malaria – Commissioner

Stephanie Simon Apr 26, 2023 0

Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, has affirmed that the best way to tackle malaria diseases is by strict adherence to the preventive measures. He stated this in Awka, the state capital while commemorating the World…

Africa

WHO launches suicide prevention in Africa

Hauwa Mustapha Oct 7, 2022 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the launch of a suicide prevention campaign in Africa, a region it says has the highest rate of suicide deaths in the world. "About 11 people per 100,000 die in the African region, which…

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Private sector role essential for TB control, prevention – Official

Oluchi Okwuego Mar 24, 2022 0

Director and National Coordinator, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike, says private sector involvement and collaboration is needed to combat tuberculosis in the country. READ ALSO: Organization…