Epidemiology in migerian news

Here are some recent epidemiology-related news articles from Nigeria:

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria: The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Ogun, Oyo, and Ekiti. As of February 2023, there were 144 confirmed cases and 24 deaths. (Source: NCDC, February 2023)
  2. Measles Outbreak in Kano State: A measles outbreak was reported in Kano State, with 1,300 cases and 12 deaths recorded between January and February 2023. The outbreak was attributed to low vaccination coverage and poor surveillance. (Source: The Guardian, February 2023)
  3. Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads to Nigeria: In January 2023, a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was diagnosed with Ebola in Nigeria, sparking concerns about the potential for the virus to spread. The Nigerian government took measures to contain the outbreak, including contact tracing and vaccination of high-risk individuals. (Source: Premium Times, January 2023)
  4. Meningitis Outbreak in Zamfara State: A meningitis outbreak was reported in Zamfara State, with 1,200 cases and 50 deaths recorded between December 2022 and January 2023. The outbreak was attributed to poor environmental conditions and lack of access to healthcare. (Source: Daily Trust, January 2023)
  5. Rabies Outbreak in Lagos State: A rabies outbreak was reported in Lagos State, with 15 cases and 5 deaths recorded between October 2022 and January 2023. The outbreak was attributed to poor animal control and lack of vaccination. (Source: The Punch, January 2023)
  6. COVID-19 Outbreak in Nigeria: Nigeria reported a surge in COVID-19 cases in January 2023, with 1,500 new cases recorded in a single week. The outbreak was attributed to the Omicron variant and poor adherence to public health measures. (Source: Vanguard, January 2023)
  7. Cholera Outbreak in Borno State: A cholera outbreak was reported in Borno State, with 500 cases and 20 deaths recorded between December 2022 and January 2023. The outbreak was attributed to poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water. (Source: Leadership, January 2023)
  8. Typhoid Fever Outbreak in Ogun State: A typhoid fever outbreak was reported in Ogun State, with 200 cases and 5 deaths recorded between November 2022 and December 2022. The outbreak was attributed to poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water. (Source: The Nation, December 2022)

These news articles highlight the ongoing public health challenges in Nigeria, including outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Lassa fever, measles, Ebola, meningitis, rabies, COVID-19, cholera, and typhoid fever.