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The Operation End Starvation initiative aims to mobilise more than $1 billion to combat child malnutrition and prevent starvation-related deaths across sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria as a…
READ THE FULL STORY about FG partners US foundation to mobilise $1bn to tackle child malnutritionUnder the WHO’s criteria, an outbreak can be declared over after 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case, provided the required conditions for ending transmission are met.
READ THE FULL STORY about Nigeria Could Be Declared Ebola-Free By December — FGIdris said the health sector would not use the outbreak for political ends, adding that any decision on a possible election postponement would depend on the situation.
READ THE FULL STORY about Ebola won’t be used as political weapon — NCDC chiefThe Governor said his administration would continue to prioritise nutrition as a critical component of human capital development, while calling on development partners to sustain technical…
READ THE FULL STORY about Gov Radda Pledges Sustained Investment As Katsina Records Decline In Malnutrition CasesHe said the NCDC had sent advisories to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), with further instructions expected to guide…
READ THE FULL STORY about Ebola: NCDC expands health declaration requirement for international travellersThe NCDC said the emergency allowance was introduced following complaints from quarantined contacts who expressed concerns about supporting their families and managing their businesses…
READ THE FULL STORY about Ebola: NCDC approves ₦100,000 weekly allowance for quarantined contactsThe Zamfara State Government has intensified Ebola surveillance at Gusau airport, major motor parks and other entry points after a passenger arriving from Saudi Arabia was found with a body…
READ THE FULL STORY about Zamfara steps up Ebola containment measures after Passenger with 38°C fever arrives airportThe 53 contacts identified by the response team include healthcare workers, domestic staff and the patient’s spouse. They have been categorised and are being followed up, with monitoring to…
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