FCT confirms 2 cases of Lassa fever, inaugurates response center
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, says two Lassa fever cases have been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory […]
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Rotary International commits $14m grant to end polio in Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that Rotary International has committed more funds to support Nigeria in its efforts to eradicate all forms of […]
Lassa fever outbreak: Cross River Govt begins contact tracing, line listing
The Cross River Government on Thursday announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in Ejah Community of Osupong Ward 1, Obubura Local Government Area of […]
WHO appeals for $1.5bn to deliver healthcare in crises
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday launched a $1.5 billion emergency appeal to provide care to more than 87 million people affected by […]
NCDC sets Health Security agenda for 2024
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has outlined its health security agenda for 2024. Its Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, told the News Agency […]
Cholera outbreak hits Cross River State
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State Ministry of Health has notified Cross Rivererians of recent cholera outbreak in Obubra and Biase […]
Vaccinating Africa: Expanding Vaccine Manufacturing for Health Security
THELMA CHIOMA THOMAS-ABEKU (Lead Writer) – It is time for Africa to focus on producing vaccines for its population. In February 2021, UN Secretary-General, […]
Sharp increase in Lassa Fever reported in 2023 – NCDC
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. The centre, however, reported […]
WHO to partner NDDC on Health Programmes in Niger Delta
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The World Health Organisation (WHO), has agreed to partner the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to implement a Health […]
How to avoid dehydration, kidney problems during harmattan – Medical experts
As Nigerians experience the harmattan season, medical experts have advise them to ensure they drink enough water to avoid dehydration and some kidney-associated problems. […]
Mayor of Housing, Pilgrims Africa Health Foundation, move to save lives in medical outreach
The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, a University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)-trained medical lab scientist, has connected back to his profession by partnering with Pilgrims […]
A Midwife’s Journey of Hope and Healing in Ghana
By MAHMUD MOHAMMED-NURUDEEN (Lead writer) – Aisha Bawa, a 34-year-old midwife at the Manhyia Government Hospital in Ghana, tries to ensure safe deliveries in her facility. […]
Penile erection above 30 minutes is harmful to men – UNILORIN don warns
Prof. Ademola Popoola of Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has warned that penile erection after 30 minutes in sexual intercourse is purposeless, […]
WHO raises alarm on spike in dengue infections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm on the increase in dengue infections recorded in 2023 globally, which represents a potentially high public […]
NCDC reports 13 cases of dengue fever in Sokoto
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has reported 13 cases of Dengue fever in Sokoto state, sparking concerns about the low level […]
Lassa Fever kills 200 persons in 28 states – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has confirmed the death of 200 persons from Lassa fever, representing 17.1 per cent in […]
Shehu of Dikwa urges parents to immunize their children against polio
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Dikwa Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim El-kanemi, CON, has appealed to his […]
Launch of Noma Centre in Abuja raises Ray of Hope
By THELMA CHIOMA THOMAS-ABEKU (Lead Writer) – The launch of the Noma Centre Abuja is set to transform medical care for those affected by the devastating noma […]
Tobacco industry promoting `false evidence’ on e-cigarettes – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has accused the tobacco industry of spreading misinformation and deliberately recruiting children when marketing e-cigarettes. The industry “funds and […]
Abuja’s Kidney ‘Market’: FG vows stricter measures against illegal kidney harvesting
The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development, Prof. Ali Pate, has assured that a decisive action will be taken to combat criminal activities […]