“We must establish a robust relationship with different states and invest in subnational work to enhance health security in the country. We need to prioritise health.”
The symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and neck swelling.
He said that the NCDC would continue to monitor the situation globally, especially in countries where the new variants had been confirmed.
Animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported on July 14, 2023.
Nigeria recorded 23,550 suspected cases of cholera in 2022, with Borno taking the lead with 12,459 cases.
“Symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis), and neck swelling,” the agency said.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a public warning about a significant threat posed by a fungal infection.
As at October 29, 2022, the Ugandan Ministry of Health reported 128 confirmed cases and 34 deaths.
The president is expected to deliver a statement at the summit, and meet separately with President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea.
The likelihood of “importation to Nigeria is high due to the increased air travel between Nigeria and Uganda, especially through Kenya’s Nairobi airport.”
