HMPV

NOA kick-starts sensitisation against HMPV in Akwa Ibom

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commenced statewide sensitisation against Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the 31 LGAs of Akwa Ibom State. According to the Agency, HMPV is a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and those…

NCDC accelerates testing HMPV across laboratories

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention is accelerating testing for human metapneumovirus (HMPV) across national laboratories as new wave of cases hit China, Jide Idris, NCDC director-general has said. He said the centre has begun to equip a network of…