PREVALENCE AND PATTERN OF ADVERSE EVENTS FOLLOWING COVID-19 VACCINATION AMONG ADULT POPULATION IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS, NORTH WEST, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Introduction : Vaccination is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions to prevent infectious diseases. WHO has recommended several candidate vaccine viruses for the development of COVID-19 vaccines for the purpose of pandemic preparedness.  This study assessed pre…

KNOWLEDGE OF, ATTITUDE TOWARDS AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES RELATING TO CHOLERA IN URBAN SLUMS: FINDINGS FROM A CROSSECTIONAL STUDY IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS, SOKOTO, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT Introduction : Cholera is a waterborne life-threatening form of dehydrating diarrhea; in spite of this, it can be easily prevented by proper hygienic measures. However, prevention of cholera is extremely dependent on the knowledge and attitude of the general public toward the symptoms and…

Knowledge of Rabies and its case management practice among healthcare workers in Sokoto metropolis

ABSTRACT Introduction:  Rabies is an acute viral infection of the central nervous system, it is a vaccine preventable, zoonotic disease that once clinical symptoms appear, it is almost always fatal. It is also known as hydrophobia because of its ability to cause sensitivity to water. Rabies is cau…