Nigeria is at moderate risk of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) – a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages, a dynamic risk assessment conducted on Monday, January 6, 2025, has revealed. The virus, currently circulating in China and other affected regions of the world, can cause illnesses ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory infections, particularly in, young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The risk assessment carried out by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in collaboration with international…
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