Health

Report any Case of Anthrax, Oyo Govt. Urges Residents

Web News 26 August 2023 318 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has called on residents of the state to report any case of anthrax and other animal disease in their domain. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Olasunkanmi Olaleye made the call at a media sensitization program held at Kara Market, Iseyin, Continue Reading

Health

FG Issues Red Alert on Anthrax Outbreak

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The Federal Government says the risk assessment conducted by the human health sector showed that the likelihood of an outbreak of anthrax disease in the country is high. The FG also said that the potential impact of the disease on humans is high. These were made known on Monday night in a joint press statement […]Continue Reading

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Veterinary Doctor Cautions Nigerians Against Anthrax

Web News 30 June 2023 403 0

By Lanre Omotoso Nigerians have been enjoined to urgently seek medical attention for possible treatment against anthrax when they observe symptoms such as food poisoning, difficult in breathing, severe fever and bloody diarrhea. Dr Ayosunkanmi Ogunrinde of Ekiti State Veterinary Hospital gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti, following Continue Reading

Agriculture

Anthrax: Ogun Bans Sale of Animals at Undesignated Places

Web News 25 June 2023 385 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke As part of efforts to prevent the spread of Anthrax, Ogun State government has announced a ban on the sale of animals at undesignated locations or movement of live animals without approval as Muslims prepare for this year’s Eid- el -Kabir.  The government through the ministry of agriculture also advised residents to […]Continue Reading