Tag: disease
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Mysterious disease kills more than 50 people in DR Congo
More than 50 people have died from an unknown disease in northwest Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) local authorities reported on Monday.
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Many feared dead, hospitalized as Strange disease ravage Nigerian state
The Chessi community in Kulani District, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, is grappling with an outbreak of an unidentified disease that has tragically claimed 12 lives and left over 50 hospitalised. Doctors Israel James and Yakubu Maina confirmed to the press that the disease is not cholera, although they are currently investigating further.…
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Mysterious illness continues to trigger NCDC investigation
Mysterious illness surfaced in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to launch continuous investigation.
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NCDC swings into action as mysterious disease rattles Sokoto State
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused.
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Diphtheria claims one as FCTA confirms outbreak of disease
The FCT Administration has confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria disease in the territory after it claimed the life of a four year old boy out of eight reported cases. The Director, FCT Public Health department, Sadiq Abdulrahman, who announced this on Monday at a press briefing, said information available to it confirmed that…
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King’s College refutes outbreak of water-borne disease
Mr Sunday Ameh, Chairman, King’s College Parent Teacher Association (KCPTA) has reassured of commitment to providing standard amenities that would not compromise the welfare of students.
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Anthrax: What to know about the disease and implication on ‘ponmo’
The Federal Government has alerted the public on the outbreak of Anthrax disease in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub-region.
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Nigeria records 216 confirmed diphtheria cases – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 216 diphtheria cases and 40 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC. Dr Bola Lawal, Lead of the Diphtheria/Pertussis Technical Working Group, NCDC, confirmed that the confirmed cases were reported in four states: Kano (211), Yobe (two), Lagos (two), and Osun (two). NAN reports that according to…
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Actress Uche Ogbodo battles medical condition with no cure
Actress Uche Ogbodo has revealed that she is battling a health condition that has no cure. The actress shared a video of herself in the gym and said she suffers from Urticaria. She described the condition as “one of the worst things” she has been through in her life. She add that it has challenged…
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[Video] Celine Dion cancels show due to incureable disease
The 54-year-old singer, Celine Dion, has revealed, that she is suffering from an incurable disease called, Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), which causes her muscles to tense uncontrollably. The condition leaves sufferers as “human statues” as it progressively locks the body into rigid positions, ultimately leaving people unable to walk or talk. While there is no…