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Delta govt offers free surgeries for hydrocele, lymphatic filariasis patients
The infection damages the lymphatic system, leading to fluid retention and abnormal swelling of body parts, particularly the legs, arms, ...
Tag: lymphatic filariasis
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30m Nigerians on treatment for NTDs – Official
He noted that transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis have been interrupted in 379 LGAs, while the Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme has halted ...
Relief as joint efforts curb river blindness in FCT, Plateau and Niger
As of 2018, “Nigeria the most endemic country in the world for river blindness, accounting for as much as 40% ...
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Meet the woman whose study of insects helps prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases
Lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis are among the most prevalent and persistent diseases. They're responsible for disabling millions of people.
Nigeria to get revised guidelines to tackle NTDs
The control and elimination of the NTDs in the country will contribute significantly toward the attainment of the Sustainable Development ...
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Gombe distributes 7 million Mectizan drug to 10 LGAs
The drug is to be used for the prevention of Onchocerciasis.
Hope rises for sufferers of elephantiasis, says Nigerian officials
Intervention commences in Plateau and Nasarawa states.
