The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Cross River Government to urgently enhance its surveillance mechanisms against Mpox, amidst increased vulnerability.
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Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). There are two known clades of MPXV: clade I,…
European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate Mpox while standing in solidarity with Africa, a top official of the UN World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday.
The Rivers State Government said it has detected two cases of the deadly Mpox infection in the state.
The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) says it has heightened vigilance for prompt detection of mpox disease in private health facilities across the country.
A public health expert, has warned that stigma and misinformation could significantly hinder the country’s response efforts against mpox.
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) has warned against the consumption of undercooked bush meat to avoid the deadly Mpox virus.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a decline in the number of suspected and confirmed Mpox cases in the country over the past four weeks.
A significant portion of Africans believe their governments are not fully prepared to handle future public health emergencies like COVID-19,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a total of 39 Mpox cases across 33 states and the…