buruli ulcer

200 million Nigerians at risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases-Official

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200 million Nigerians at risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases-Official

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has said over 200 million Nigerians are at risk of contracting at least one Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), with 165 million in need of preventive chemotherapy. Mr Salako disclosed this during a press briefing to commemorate the 2025 World NTDs Day (WNTDD) in Abuja, … Read more

Is flesh-eating bacteria that disfigures body spreading in Australia? – Firstpost

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Is flesh-eating bacteria that disfigures body spreading in Australia? – Firstpost

Australians are gripped in fear, as a flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer, continues to spread, raising fears of its potential arrival in major cities.Previously considered rare in Australia, the ulcer has previously been reported across multiple regions, including North Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Victoria. However, its recent appearance in the coastal town of … Read more