WHO Declares Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Officially, After 66 Confirmed Cases

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda officially over. The outbreak, which began on September 27, resulted in 66 cases and 15 deaths, with health workers particularly affected. The announcement comes after 42 days without any new cases, meeting the WHO’s requirement for declaring an outbreak over. This…

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ALGON Reaffirms Commitment to Good Governance, Local Development

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has pledged to enhance its relationship with state governors while reaffirming its commitment to good governance. The association stated its focus on promoting transparency and accountability in grassroots service delivery during its 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Katsina State. ALGON’s National Publicity Secretary, Hamisu Anani…

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UNICEF Sets Goal to Combat Polio in Katsina State, Targets over 45% Vaccination Coverage

Hussaini Ibrahim Kaif in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a new initiative aimed at significantly increasing polio vaccination coverage in Katsina State, with a target of reaching over 45% of eligible children by the end of the year. This ambitious initiative is part of a broader effort to eradicate poliomyelitis in…

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Improved Military Health Services: Matawalle, U.S Top Defence Health Official Meet

The Minister of State for Defence Muhammad Bello Matawalle on Thursday met with a U.S. delegation led by Dr. David Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Health. The meeting focused on enhancing the existing collaboration in defence health between the two nations, which has previously facilitated the establishment of high-tech laboratories in Nigeria. The…

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