A case of Monkeypox virus has been confirmed in Akwa Ibom state. Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh in a statement said one case has been confirmed while two cases are under investigation. He warned residents to avoid excessive handshakes and abstain from eating bush meat. The first reported cases... Read More

October 6, 2017

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Monkeypox: Hospital discharges doctor, 11-year-old in Bayelsa

The Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital has discharged doctor and an 11-year-old who were infected by the Monkeypox virus. Background: No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of the viral disease. What is happening: Chief Medical Director, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Dimie Ogoina said; They were discharged after treatment.... Read More

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October 5, 2017

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Monkeypox: FG tells Nigerians to avoid eating bush meat, dead animals

The Federal Government has asked Nigerians not to eat monkeys, bush meat and dead animals. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said this in a statement signed by the Director, Media and Public Relations at the ministry, Mrs. Boade Akinola, on Thursday. What happened: An outbreak of Monkeypox disease had been reported in Bayelsa. Eleven... Read More

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October 5, 2017

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Monkeypox outbreak: No cause for alarm – Bayelsa govt

The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday said there was nothing to be worried about, over the outbreak of MonkeyPox in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenogoa. What happened: Eleven people, including a doctor has been diagnosed of the disease and quarantined. What the commissioner... Read More

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October 5, 2017

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11 important things you need to know about Monkeypox, the disease ravaging Bayelsa

There has been what is suspected to be a Monkeypox outbreak in Bayelsa. The state health team and Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, have confirmed that at least 11 people have already been infected with the virus and currently quarantined, while about 49 others who have come in contact with the infected are being... Read More

About 11 people quarantined, as Monkeypox hits Bayelsa

No fewer than 11 people have been placed under surveillance in Bayelsa, following a suspected outbreak of a viral disease – Monkeypox. The State Commissioner for Health, Ebitimitula Etebu Wednesday, disclosed this saying samples of the virus had been sent to the World Health Organisation (WHO) laboratory in Dakar, Senegal for confirmation. Brief explainer (WHO): Monkeypox... Read More

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