Study reveals hidden distribution of noma disease in Nigeria | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: June 30, 2026

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Study reveals hidden distribution of noma disease in Nigeria

Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, noncontagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one…

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Noma, a deadly, rapidly progressing, noncontagious infection that destroys the soft tissues and bones of the mouth and face, remains one of the world's most neglected diseases. With a mortality rate of 80% to 90% if left untreated, the disease mainly affects young children living in extreme poverty and was only added to the World Health Organization's list…

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