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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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protecting Our future: Empowering the Next Generation to tackle Zoonotic Diseases

Provided zoonotic diseases prove to be a challenge even today, know a little more about their history, transmission modes, and their drivers.

OHDI’s Commitment to Goal ‘Eliminate Rabies by 2030’

Rabies infection is a zoonotic neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the Rabies virus which can infect all warm-blooded animals including man. It majorly affects the brain and spinal cord, causing injury and abnormalities in the nervous system. Once the …

INFORMATION BROCHURE – WORLD RABIES DAY 2022

Download the OHDI Rabies Brochure here IT’S WORLD RABIES DAY! One Health and Development Initiative commemorates this day, the 28th of September, to promote awareness about the deadly Rabies virus and to inspire One Health action for all stakeholders. We …

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