The Nigerian government has announced that Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccinations will commence on October 8, 2024. Remi Adeleke, Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), confirmed the start date in a statement released on Friday. The vaccination rollout is scheduled for October 3-6, 2024, to allow for the … Read more
A case of Monkeypox (Mpox) has been confirmed in the Okoshe community of Obudu Local Government Area in Cross River State. Dr. Egbe Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, announced the confirmation on Sunday in Calabar, stating that the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja had verified the case. Dr. Ayuk explained in a press release that … Read more
Tension As Monkeypox Cases Spread To 26 States, FCT EKO HOT BLOG reports that cases of Monkeypox in Nigeria keeps rising as it spreads to 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising fears among citizens. This online media platform gathered that Monkeypox is a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans … Read more
Four fresh cases of monkeypox has been confirmed in Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State government has confirmed four new cases of monkeypox, bringing the total cases recorded in the state to seven Health commissioner Tomi Coker confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
NCDC Reports 157 Monkeypox Cases, 4 Deaths In Seven Days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 states in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest monkeypox situation report for week 30. EDITOR’S PICK SecureID Applauds LASG, … Read more
Spain has recorded the first death in Europe considered to be related to monkeypox EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spain has recorded the first death in Europe considered to be related to monkeypox and the second outside of Africa in the current outbreak. In the current wave of the disease, Brazil earlier on … Read more
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The NCDC DG said among the 41 cases so far reported in 2022, there had been no evidence of any new or unusual transmission of the virus nor changes in its clinical manifestation He added that no death had been recorded from COVID-19 in the last five weeks EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As … Read more
Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans that occur sporadically, primarily in remote villages The agency noted that from January 1 to June 12, 2022, there had been 141 suspected cases so far EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National … Read more
Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus which belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus of the Poxviridae family The World Health Organisation said monkeypox is a viral zoonosis with symptoms very similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe EDITOR’S PICK NCDC Reports 27 New Cases FG Receives … Read more
One case of monkeypox in a non-endemic country is considered an outbreak The WHO said the 780 figure was probably an underestimate due to limited epidemiological and laboratory information EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: Western Nations Promise To Send More, Better Arms To Ukraine Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin … Read more
The warning was to ensure that the Monkeypox situation is contained and brought under control The Ministry is giving advice on measures to prevent and contain the spread of the virus as citizens also have their part to play by adhering to hygiene practices EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade … Read more
The monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae The disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is endemic to West and Central African countries EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap … Read more
The infectious diseases agency noted that there are no specific treatments available for monkeypox The centre also urged Nigerians to take certain measures to prevent themselves from contracting the disease EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has warned that there are no specific treatments available for the monkeypox infection. … Read more
The WHO says that another 50 suspected Monkeypox cases are being investigated, without naming any countries It is a rare viral infection which is usually mild and from which most people recover in a few weeks… EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine … Read more
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UK Detects 4 New Cases Of Monkeypox Infection As Virus Spread Rapidly. All of the new cases self-identify as gay, bisexual or other men who havee sex with men, the Health Security Agency (HSA) said. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon … Read more