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Anthrax in Nigeria: What we know to date

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By: Chinonso Nwosu Anthrax was confirmed in Suleja, Niger state, Nigeria on the July 13, 2023, where the sudden death of eight livestock was reported. The clinical signs observed were bleeding from the...

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Nigeria officials report anthrax outbreak in Niger state

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NewsDesk @bactiman63 Nigeria agricultural officials report a confirmed anthrax outbreak on a farm in Suleja Local Government Area (LGA) in Niger state. According to a statement from Permanent Secretary,...

Ten dead, 60 hospitalized as fresh cholera outbreak hits Nigeria

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At least 10 people have died of cholera in a new outbreak that has affected 60 more people in the Niger State of central Nigeria. In a short statement, the Niger State government health department said...

Nigeria: Four meningococcal meningitis deaths reported in Niger State

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According to Nigerian health authorities yesterday, 31 meningitis C cases were reported in Niger State, including four fatalities, local media reports. Health Commissioner, Dr. Mustapha Jibril, said the...

Nigeria reports increase in Lassa fever cases in first six months of 2016

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The Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health is reporting an increase in Lassa fever in 2016 to date, according to the latest data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. During the first six months...