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Mpox Outbreak in Africa: What You Need to Know

Africa is experiencing a significant surge in mpox cases, prompting serious concerns across the continent. In response, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), making it …

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World Zoonoses Day 2024: Preventing the Spread of Zoonotic Diseases

Every year, on July 6, the global community comes together to commemorate World Zoonoses Day. This is to advocate for strategies to prevent and control zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmitted from animals to humans. This year’s theme, “Preventing the …

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Zoonotic Disease: Animal-Human Contact Increases The Risk of Another Outbreak

Zoonotic Disease: Animal-Human Contact Increases The Risk of Another Outbreak Credit: Anipixels.com Zoonotic diseases originate from certain pathogens. These pathogens often find temporary refuge in animal reservoirs like mammals, reptiles, or arthropods. Some animals, particularly arthropods like mosquitoes or ticks, …

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OHDI supporting Preparedness and Response to Anthrax Outbreak in Nigeria

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), in Oyo State on anthrax preparedness in response to the outbreak of the disease in Suleja, Niger State on …

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OUR COMMITMENT AND ACTION TO RABIES ELIMINATION IN NIGERIA

Introduction and Background on Rabies in Nigeria Each year, more than 59,000 people die from the fatal disease rabies. The majority of these fatalities take place in sub-Saharan Africa and India. Over 99% of human rabies cases are caused by …

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Confirmation of an outbreak of Anthrax in Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the first case of anthrax in Nigeria in recent times. Here are the details.

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Zoonosis Surveillance and Control in Nigeria

On this World Zoonoses Day, we join the world in the fight against zoonoses. This blog sheds light on surveillance of zoonoses in Nigeria.

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OHDI Technical Report -Situational Analysis on Schistosomiasis in South-west Nigeria

Schistosomiasis has proven to be a key challenge in Nigeria, more so the Southwestern part of it. Here's our Situational Analysis of it.

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Anthrax alert: Avoid ‘ponmo’, bush meat consumption, warns Nigerian government

Nigerians have been advised to refrain from eating 'ponmo' (skin hide) and bush meat in efforts of reducing an possible anthrax outbreak.

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Hand Hygiene Against Zoonoses

In most cases, in the wake of zoonotic disease outbreaks, key public health measures like hand washing are so crucial in their management.

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