25 killed in Sokoto cholera outbreak, 1160 cases treated – Official Health News NEWS 25 killed in Sokoto cholera outbreak, 1160 cases treated – Official dolotop November 20, 2024 No fewer than 1,160 patients were treated, as 25 persons die in gastroenteritis-related cases from January till...Read More
53% of Borno State residents use basic latrines – UNICEF Health News NEWS 53% of Borno State residents use basic latrines – UNICEF dolotop November 18, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF’s Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Manager, Jamita Bora Thakkar, has revealed...Read More
Global diabetes cases surpass 800m – WHO Health News NEWS Global diabetes cases surpass 800m – WHO dolotop November 14, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has...Read More
Can Nigeria eliminate malaria like, Cape Verde, Mauritius, others did? Health News OPINION Can Nigeria eliminate malaria like, Cape Verde, Mauritius, others did? dolotop November 5, 2024 By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In spite of global advances in the fight against...Read More
Police arrest 130 foreigners, Nigerians for cybercrimes, hacking Health News NEWS Police arrest 130 foreigners, Nigerians for cybercrimes, hacking dolotop November 3, 2024 By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals...Read More
Health workers suspend 7-day warning strike from midnight Health News NEWS Health workers suspend 7-day warning strike from midnight dolotop November 1, 2024 The Joint Health Sector (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) said it would suspend its...Read More
Cancer no longer a death sentence with advances in technology – Pate Health News NEWS Cancer no longer a death sentence with advances in technology – Pate dolotop October 30, 2024 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says cancer is no longer a...Read More
Ebonyi records 28 cholera deaths, 386 cases Health News NEWS Ebonyi records 28 cholera deaths, 386 cases dolotop October 20, 2024 Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, has disclosed that the state has recorded 28 deaths...Read More
Kanu Heart Foundation: A charity in need of urgent support, By PAUL EJIME Health News OPINION Kanu Heart Foundation: A charity in need of urgent support, By PAUL EJIME Editor October 13, 2024 Nigerian international footballer Nwankwo Kanu is best known for his illustrious exploits in the round-leather game, plying...Read More
UNICEF donates N100m worth of medications, equipment to combat cholera outbreak in Borno Health News NEWS UNICEF donates N100m worth of medications, equipment to combat cholera outbreak in Borno dolotop October 8, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Children’s...Read More
Flood: Cholera outbreak hits Borno, 451 cases recorded Health News NEWS Flood: Cholera outbreak hits Borno, 451 cases recorded dolotop October 4, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR , Maiduguri – Borno State Government has announced a cholera outbreak in the state...Read More
AMR threatens to reverse medical advances, push millions into poverty— NCDC Health News NEWS AMR threatens to reverse medical advances, push millions into poverty— NCDC dolotop September 25, 2024 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is poised...Read More
UNICEF, Borno Govt launch campaigns for oral cholera vaccination, others Health News NEWS UNICEF, Borno Govt launch campaigns for oral cholera vaccination, others dolotop September 23, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In response to the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere...Read More
4 die of acute diarrhoea in Yobe Health News NEWS 4 die of acute diarrhoea in Yobe dolotop September 16, 2024 Yobe Government has confirmed four persons dead from acute diarrhoea in Gujba Local Government Area. The Commissioner...Read More
All African countries capable of diagnosing Mpox – WHO Health News NEWS All African countries capable of diagnosing Mpox – WHO dolotop September 16, 2024 As Mpox continues to devastate countries, especially in Africa, the WHO Africa Region says African countries are...Read More
Nigeria first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines – WHO Health News NEWS Nigeria first in Africa to receive mpox vaccines – WHO Bode August 29, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria is the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines,...Read More
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WHO appeals for $87.4m to contain monkeypox outbreak Health News NEWS WHO appeals for $87.4m to contain monkeypox outbreak Bode August 27, 2024 World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it needs 87.4 million dollars for more than six months to...Read More
4 million children in Northeast, Northwest are malnourished – FG Health News NEWS 4 million children in Northeast, Northwest are malnourished – FG Bode August 22, 2024 The Federal says more than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished. The...Read More
Europe can defeat monkeypox, must support Africa in getting vaccines – WHO Health News Europe can defeat monkeypox, must support Africa in getting vaccines – WHO Bode August 21, 2024 European governments need to show strong political commitment to eliminate Mpox, while standing in solidarity with Africa,...Read More