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Civil Society Groups Advocate for Comprehensive Health Security Reforms in

In response to growing concerns about Nigeria’s vulnerability to public health crises, a coalition of
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WHO urges Nigeria to embrace AI in disease surveillance

According to Mr Mulombo, Nigeria can enhance its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to
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Stakeholders Commit to Strengthening Legislative Reforms for Epidemic Preparedness and

Stakeholders have pledged to strengthen legislative reforms and increase funding to bolster Nigeria’s public health
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US CDC explains investments in Nigeria’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness

… Says it was necessary to build experts’ capacity to tackle multiple disease outbreaks The
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WHO prequalifies 1st vaccine against mpox

MVA-BN vaccine can be administered in people over age 18 as 2-dose injection given 4
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Africa CDC urges Western countries to boost funding for mpox

Health agency reports 107 deaths and 3,160 new cases over the last week, says toll
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DR Congo receives first shipment of mpox vaccines

Authorities aim to start vaccinations in October but face logistical challenges as doses need to
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Nigeria Records 39 Cases of Mpox as NCDC Issues Health

As concerns mount over the outbreak of Mpox virus disease across the globe, the Nigeria
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WHO considers an international health emergency for Mpox virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) is contemplating a major step in response to a rapidly
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Afreximbank commits $2bn facility to support Africa’s health product manufacturing

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has committed $2b facility to the “Africa Health Security Investment Plan”
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