Nigeria records 857 Lassa fever cases, 164 deaths in 2022 – NCDC
The Lassa fever cases in Nigeria have jumped to 857 and 164 people have so far died from the disease in the first seven months of 2022. The Nigeria Ce
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COVID-19: North Korea reports no new cases for first time
North Korea reported zero fever cases on Saturday for the first time since it confirmed its first Covid-19 infections in May. “There were no new
Deal reached for distribution of HIV prevention drug to low-income countries
A deal has been reached to allow for the distribution of a low-cost generic version of a long-term preventative treatment against HIV in low-income co
Fourth person ‘cured’ of HIV
AIDS researchers announced on Wednesday that a fourth person has been “cured” of HIV, but the dangerous procedure for patients also battli
NIMR discovers new severe malaria vector in Northern Nigeria
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says it has discovered a new malaria vector named Anopheles stephensi in northern Nigeria. According