Tag: River Blindness
50m Nigerians at risk of contracting onchocerciasis
By Franca Ofili Mr Michael Igbe, the Programme Manager, National Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, says about 50…
River blindness: WHO successfully control disease in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has recorded success in controlling river blindness in Africa after more than 40…
Enugu Govt, Carter Centre To Eradicate River Blindness
The Director, Public Health Services in Enugu State, Dr Okechukwu Ossai, on Thursday said the state government and Carter Centre…
Emeka Offor donates $10m to Carter Centre fight River Blindness
Nigerian Philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor, on Friday donated 10 million dollars to accelerate the Carter Centre’s efforts to eliminate River…
50m Niigerians at risk of River Blindness
Dr Ifeoma Anagbogu, acting Director, Neglected Tropical Diseases Division (NTDs), Federal Ministry of Health, on Wednesday said over 50 million…