The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains extremely serious.
The police command in Katsina has arrested two additional suspects over the alleged diversion of ready-to-use therapeutic food, popularly known as ‘Yar Kwamaso’ in the state.
WHO says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly.
According to the statement, two-thirds of reported cases occurred in Africa.
The CMD reaffirmed LUTH’s commitment to staff welfare.
Mr Dankadai assured KNCDC of the traditional institution’s commitment to supporting the campaign against diphtheria.
“An unfunded activity is not a plan; it is an aspiration,” Ms Ahmed said.
Lekan Ogunlowo, the CEO of Zenith Care Hospital, Ibadan, attributed the rising number of young Nigerians diagnosed with diabetes to unhealthy lifestyle habits.
The Ebola Virus has killed at least 3,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the disease broke out in mid-May.
At least 23 people have been killed by diphtheria outbreaks in several communities, including 143 others suspected to be infected in Jos North council area of Plateau.
