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Monkeypox disease

WHO Declares Mpox Global Public Health Emergency, As Sweden Confirms First Case

Mpox: Abuja, 33 States Affected As Nigeria Records 39 Cases

No fewer than 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, have recorded cases of mpox disease in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Director-General, Jide Idris, the country has recorded a total of 39 cases but
August 16, 2024
Africa CDC Officially Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency

Africa CDC Officially Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency

Following the resurgence of mpox, in parts of Africa, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). Africa CDC made the declaration on Tuesday, 13th August 2024,
August 14, 2024
Monkeypox Promoted To Superstardom

Monkeypox Promoted To Superstardom

Monkeypox, which is prevalent in West and Central Africa, is transmitted mostly through skin-to-skin contact. The disease since its first report in May 2022 (reported here on 29 May 2022), has now spread to 92 countries
August 28, 2022

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