Tag: Jide Idris

Mr Idris noted that the number of deaths and the case fatality rate has also dropped, with only three deaths ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines.

Most of the people who have died presented late. This is why we keep saying, once you start noticing the ...

"We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths."

The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states ...

Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, spreads primarily through close contact with infected individuals, contaminated materials, and ...

He stressed that the establishment of the council is a crucial step in strengthening health security in West Africa

This development follows a confirmed case of Sudan virus disease, a strain of the Ebola virus reported in Uganda. 

He noted that as of 6 January, Nigeria's National Influenza Sentinel Surveillance (NISS) system has not reported any unusual increase ...

The NiMet's Director General, Charles Anosike, emphasised that climate change poses significant health threats.

According to Mr Mulombo, Nigeria can enhance its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to public health emergencies by adopting ...

As of 17 October, NCDC reported 14,237 suspected cases and 378 deaths across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory ...

In Africa, there have been 25,237 suspected and confirmed cases and 723 deaths in 14 countries in 2024, according to ...

The new case brings the total number of confirmed cases of Mpox to 40 out of the 830 suspected cases.

Mr Adetifa handed over to Jide Idris in February 2024.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions within a healthcare setting.

NCDC said the number of deaths translates to a cumulative case fatality rate of 2.8 per cent since the beginning ...

NCDC said the consortium will serve as a coordination and oversight body responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the ...

Nigeria has recorded 2,621 suspected Lassa fever cases, with 476 confirmed and 84 deaths as of 18 February.

The 170-bed Institute of Maternal and Child Health was reconstructed with N6 billion.

Twelve deaths were confirmed from the fire.

"These programmes are geared toward promoting health, detecting diseases early, and offering treatment and rehabilitation."

The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act signed into law by former President Jonathan in 2015 bans FGM

The national average is 51 per cent.

The two cases were recorded in a private hospital in the state.