Tag: Nigeria
Lassa Fever Outbreak hits Nigeria
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Since November 2015, at least 10 states in Nigeria have been affected by an outbreak of Lassa fever, an acute viral disease that causes...
Malaria, Mosquitoes and Man: Prevention & Control
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Malaria is not considered as a serious and life threatening illness among many Nigerians. The disease can be very serious in children, pregnant women...
Nigerians, Patriotism, Pathogens and Politics: Implications for Infection Prevention & Control
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The need for Infection Prevention and Control has become more important than ever, especially in the wake of globalization. In Nigeria the need for...
Hand Hygiene Nigeria: Implementation Lessons
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Infection prevention and control in health care settings in Nigeria is still very poor. Improvement in hand hygiene is fundamental to patient safety and...