UNICEF, Borno Govt launch campaigns for oral cholera vaccination, others Health News NEWS UNICEF, Borno Govt launch campaigns for oral cholera vaccination, others Offor Callistus September 23, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In response to the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere...Read More
WHO donates cholera and SAM kits to Borno Govt NEWS WHO donates cholera and SAM kits to Borno Govt Offor Callistus September 21, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated cholera and Severe Acute Malnutrition...Read More
All African countries capable of diagnosing Mpox – WHO Health News NEWS All African countries capable of diagnosing Mpox – WHO Offor Callistus September 16, 2024 As Mpox continues to devastate countries, especially in Africa, the WHO Africa Region says African countries are...Read More
Onyeka Onwenu: Immortalizing an icon and social justice advocate ENTERTAINMENT NEWS OPINION Onyeka Onwenu: Immortalizing an icon and social justice advocate Bode September 15, 2024 By PAUL EJIME – The remains of Onyeka Onwenu, Nigeria’s renowned singer, songwriter, actress, social justice advocate and...Read More
WHO reports 71% rise in cholera deaths in 2023 NEWS WHO reports 71% rise in cholera deaths in 2023 Bode September 5, 2024 The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for...Read More
WHO urges rapid access to Mpox diagnostic tests NEWS WHO urges rapid access to Mpox diagnostic tests Bode August 30, 2024 World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked manufacturers of Mpox In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) to submit an expression...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
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
Soludo, WHO decry low immunisation uptake in Anambra NEWS Soludo, WHO decry low immunisation uptake in Anambra Bode August 24, 2024 Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday decried the low uptake of immunisation in 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
WHO reaches over 1.6 million population with health interventions in Borno Health News WHO reaches over 1.6 million population with health interventions in Borno Bode August 13, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The World Health Organization (WHO) has supported the Borno State government...Read More
Food poisoning outbreak kills 6 in Kogi, govt launches investigation Health News NEWS Food poisoning outbreak kills 6 in Kogi, govt launches investigation Bode August 6, 2024 By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja- The Kogi State Ministry of Health is currently conducting an investigation into...Read More
Borno Govt, UNICEF, WHO commemorate 2024 World Breastfeeding Day NEWS Borno Govt, UNICEF, WHO commemorate 2024 World Breastfeeding Day Bode August 2, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The wife of Borno State Governor, Dr Falmata Zulum, has advocated...Read More
Monkeypox remains global health threat – WHO Health News Monkeypox remains global health threat – WHO Bode July 12, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Monkeypox (Mpox) has remained a global health threat as 26...Read More
2.6m die annually due to alcohol, drug use – WHO Health News 2.6m die annually due to alcohol, drug use – WHO Bode June 26, 2024 The World Health Organisation (WHO) report says that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to...Read More
Worldwide alcohol consumption declining slowly — WHO Health News NEWS Worldwide alcohol consumption declining slowly — WHO Bode June 25, 2024 People around the world are drinking less alcohol than they used to but the World Health Organisation...Read More
NCDC reports 1,598 suspected cholera cases across 107 LGAs Health News NCDC reports 1,598 suspected cholera cases across 107 LGAs Bode June 25, 2024 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,598 suspected cases of cholera...Read More
WHO warns against use of falsified medicines for diabetes treatment, weight loss Health News NEWS WHO warns against use of falsified medicines for diabetes treatment, weight loss Bode June 20, 2024 By GRACE AUDU (Health Correspondent0 – The World Health Organization (WHO), has issued a medical product...Read More
Borno, WHO launch Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, set up 488 sites for healthcare delivery Health News Borno, WHO launch Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, set up 488 sites for healthcare delivery Bode June 12, 2024 By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization...Read More
Palestine hails Nigeria’s solidarity, says it’s ‘beacon of hope’ for International Justice Foreign News NEWS Palestine hails Nigeria’s solidarity, says it’s ‘beacon of hope’ for International Justice Bode June 7, 2024 By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja – pa The State of Palestine has commended the Federal Government of...Read More