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High TB mortality in Nigeria: A call to action

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Ismail Abdulaziz

High TB mortality in Nigeria: A call to action By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)In spite of concerted partnerships to stamp out tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, stakeholders are worried it still kills thousands in the country. According to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), the disease, discovered 143 years ago, claims 71,000 lives annually in Nigeria, accounting for 18 per cent of TB-related deaths in Africa.
Tanzania’s Prof. Janabi unveils vision for WHO-AFRO leadership

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Philip Yatai |Ismail Abdulaziz

By Abujah RachealAs Africa grapples with persistent health challenges, Tanzanian health expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has unveiled his vision for transforming healthcare on the continent. Janabi, who is vying for the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa (WHO-AFRO), spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He outlined his plan to strengthen universal health coverage (UHC), enhance pandemic preparedness, combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promote Africa’s health sovereignty.
Stakeholders demand sustainable maternal care as Nigeria begins MAMII in Ogun, Bauchi

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Philip Yatai |Ismail Abdulaziz

By Abujah RachealStakeholders have called for sustainable healthcare solutions as Nigeria launches the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Implementation Design in Ogun and Bauchi States to combat maternal and neonatal mortality. The stakeholders made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.
NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Lydia Beshel |Ismail Abdulaziz |Tosin Kolade

Lassa FeverBy Abujah RachealThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Idris stated that the patient, who was diagnosed in Ondo State, unfortunately succumbed to the disease before the test results confirming the infection were available.
Lassa Fever death toll soars to 80 as outbreak spreads across 11 States

2 months ago | pmnewsnigeria.com | Kazeem Ugbodaga |Abujah Racheal

By Abujah RachealThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025). The NCDC disclosed this on its official website, noting that the case fatality rate (CFR) had risen to 19.4 per cent, up from 17.5 per cent during the same period in 2024.
Stakeholders urge FG to address gaps in newborn action plan

2 months ago | iyamagazine.com | Abujah Racheal |Franca Ofili

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called on the government to address critical gaps in the country’s Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. Speaking to the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHeJ) in Abuja on Wednesday, the stakeholders emphasised the need for increased investment, improved policy implementation, and stronger health infrastructure.
Nigeria reports 41,000 diphtheria cases, with children mostly affect

2 months ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Chimezie Godfrey |Abujah Racheal

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country has continued to grapple with diphtheria outbreak. By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country has continued to grapple with diphtheria outbreak. The NCDC, via its official website, said that a total of 41,336 suspected cases of diphtheria had been reported from 37 states.
Nigeria On Alert As Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak, Says NCDC

2 months ago | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Folashade Adeniran |Lydia Beshel |Philip Yatai

EbolaBy Abujah RachealThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Dr Jide Idris, the Director‐General, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that EVD is a rare but severe illness caused by viruses of the genus Ebolavirus.
West Africa Steps Up Lassa Fever Vaccine Efforts

Jan 16, 2025 | nannews.ng | Abujah Racheal |Philip Yatai |Tosin Kolade |Folashade Adeniran

By Abujah RachealThe West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and national task forces from five countries met on Thursday to advance efforts in developing a Lassa fever vaccine.
African nations express commitment to ending TB by 2030

Jan 14, 2025 | environewsnigeria.com | Abujah Racheal |Michael Simire

Continental stakeholders under the aegis of African parliamentarians, civil society organisations (CSOs), health experts, and development partners have pledged to end Tuberculosis (TB) by 2030 through collaboration. They made the pledge at the 5th Africa TB Summit on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Abuja. The summit was hosted by the Global TB Caucus and its partners, like Stop TB Partnership Geneva, the Global Fund, FIND, Light Consortium, and WACI Health.