Epidemiology topics in the nigerian news

Here are some recent epidemiology-related topics in the Nigerian news:

  1. Lassa Fever Outbreak: In January 2022, the Nigerian government reported an outbreak of Lassa fever in several states, including Edo, Ondo, and Ebonyi. The outbreak led to the deaths of over 100 people.
  2. COVID-19 Vaccination Drive: In 2021, Nigeria launched a mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating 40% of the population by the end of the year. The campaign has been ongoing, with various challenges and successes reported.
  3. Meningitis Outbreak: In 2020, Nigeria experienced a meningitis outbreak in several states, including Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina. The outbreak led to the deaths of over 100 people and affected thousands more.
  4. Ebola Outbreak: In 2014, Nigeria experienced an Ebola outbreak, which was linked to a Liberian-American who traveled to Nigeria and infected 20 people, leading to 8 deaths.
  5. Rabies Outbreak: In 2020, a rabies outbreak was reported in several states in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo. The outbreak led to the deaths of several people and animals.
  6. Cholera Outbreak: In 2020, a cholera outbreak was reported in several states in Nigeria, including Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina. The outbreak led to the deaths of over 100 people and affected thousands more.
  7. Measles Outbreak: In 2020, a measles outbreak was reported in several states in Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kano, and Zamfara. The outbreak led to the deaths of over 100 people and affected thousands more.
  8. Yellow Fever Outbreak: In 2017, a yellow fever outbreak was reported in several states in Nigeria, including Kano, Katsina, and Zamfara. The outbreak led to the deaths of over 100 people and affected thousands more.
  9. HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Nigeria has one of the largest HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world, with an estimated 3.2 million people living with the virus. The government has launched various initiatives to combat the epidemic, including a national HIV/AIDS treatment program.
  10. Malaria Epidemic: Nigeria has a high burden of malaria, with an estimated 25% of the population affected by the disease each year. The government has launched various initiatives to combat the epidemic, including a national malaria control program.

These are just a few examples of epidemiology-related topics that have been reported in the Nigerian news.