For hundreds of years, measles has been one of the most contagious and lethal viruses known to humans. It poses a significant risk to individuals, especially children under five years of age who lack vaccination, as their immune systems and organ systems are still developing, reports Saturday Tribune. Measles disease, caused by the measles vir...
The Adamawa State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools in the state following the outbreak of measles. The directive, which was given today, is aimed at mitigating the spread of the disease and enabling the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) to vaccinate the vulnerable age group, repo...
No fewer than 42 people have been confirmed dead as a result of an outbreak of measles in Mubi and Gombi local government areas of Adamawa State. Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwame, disclosed this while briefing newsmen shortly after the state executive council meeting that was held today. He said, “The […]...
An outbreak of measles has been reported and confirmed in two schools located in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State. The Commissioner for Health in the State, Dr. Henry Ayuk confirmed the outbreak, identifying the two schools as Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary Schools, both cited in the area, reports The Nation. [&he...
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