Health Security

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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Edo Launches Integrated Public Health Emergency Operation Center For Early

Edo Launches Integrated Public Health Emergency Operation Center for Early Disease Detection, Management …center to
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FG takes sector-wide approach to strengthen health security

Federal Government has intensified efforts to fortify health security infrastructure in response to ongoing global
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Kano Assembly Passes Centre For Disease Control Bill Into Law

Kano State House of Assembly has passed into law the Kano Centre for Disease Control
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White House releases new global health security strategy

The Biden administration yesterday unveiled a new Global Health Security Strategy, which spells out the
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NCDC unveils two-year roadmap to strengthen Nigeria’s health security

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the
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