Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and report suspected polio cases.
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a fresh COVID-19 case in Cross River State, involving a 53-year-old Chinese national. The agency stated on Tuesday that it is working closely with state authorities to manage the development. NCDC officials noted they are aware of the situation and intend to release a […]
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The annual recognition honours women and girls for their achievements and contributions to community development in the Orleans community.
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Mr Idris said transporting samples from remote communities to state laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, slowing confirmation and response efforts.
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