As at 15 July, the NCDC has reported 3,623 suspected cholera cases and 103 deaths across 34 states and the FCT.
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The agency has reiterated that the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages remains in place contrary to recent announcements suggesting a lift on the ban.
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The Nigerian government initiates a transformative phase, harnessing the $933 million Global Fund grant to fortify health systems and combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria from 2024 to 2026.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially prequalified the novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) for global use. The…
NCDC deploys teams to investigate and address rising cases in some states.