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NNMDA, NITR to develop indigenous medicine for river blindness, sleeping sickness

NNMDA, NITR to develop indigenous medicine for river blindness, sleeping sickness

...the event marks a significant step towards advancing science, natural resources and innovation for national development.

15 Jan 2026 5:56 PM IST
Plateau, Nassarawa eradicated river blindness, elephantiasis—official

Plateau, Nassarawa eradicated river blindness, elephantiasis—official

Dr Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau Commissioner for Health, says Plateau and Nassarawa are the only states to have eradicated Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis (elephantiasis) in...

30 Jan 2025 6:41 PM IST