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Nigerian Red Cross Society detects and reports first cases of diphtheria in Dikwa, Borno State during November 2023 outbreak

30 Jun, 2024

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Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) detected the first cases of Diphtheria in Dikwa, Borno State during the outbreak in November 2023 with 24 suspected cases reported through the Nyss platform. The Ministry of Health commended NRCS for its pivotal role in enhancing the surveillance system and facilitating early detection and response to outbreaks.

Community-based surveillance Coordinator & Emergencies Training held in Entebbe, Uganda

1 Jul, 2024

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The Uganda Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross and IFRC hosted a Coordinator-level training on community-based surveillance (CBS) in Entebbe, Uganda June 10-14th.