NCDC records 6,902 suspected Lassa fever cases in six months
The number of Lassa fever suspected cases in the country has risen to 6,902, the latest figures obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease...
Cholera: Benue records 16 suspected cases, four deaths
Benue State has recorded four deaths from suspected cases of cholera.
The State Epidemiologist, Dr Henry Ijabo, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday and stated...
Kogi Govt moves to prevent cholera outbreak
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a cholera-free environment statewide by unveiling comprehensive infection prevention measures as a proactive step...
Cholera: 33 states battle 2,102 cases as NYSC enforces strict camp rules
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jide Idris, has said a total of 2,102 suspected cholera cases and...
Cholera outbreak: Kogi confirms two cases, sets up response teamCholera outbreak: Kogi confirms two...
The Kogi State Government has confirmed two cases of cholera in the state.
The two cases were detected in Lokoja and Omala Local Government Areas
The...
People with tattoos may end up with blood cancers – Experts
Oncologists and Haematologists have cautioned Nigerians against the new trend of getting tattoos, warning that the art, which is a type of body modification...
NAFDAC seals 100 shops in Enugu market
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed not less than 100 shops in Ogbete Main Market.
This was made...
Cholera: Nasarawa records one death, 29 suspected cases
The Nasarawa State Government on Monday said it has recorded 29 suspected cases of cholera in the Kokona and Nasarawa Eggon local government areas...
Cholera: Lagos advocates cleanliness as residents demand potable water
The Lagos State Government has urged public servants to maintain good hygiene to avoid contracting cholera or other water and airborne diseases.
A statement on...
Cholera: FG eyes vaccine donations as cases hit 1,579
The Federal Government may get emergency vaccine doses from the Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, to contain the cholera outbreak in the country.
The Chief Executive Officer...
Kano govt counters NCDC’s claim of cholera outbreak
The Kano State Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Abdullahi, on Wednesday, debunked reports claiming that the state is battling a Cholera outbreak.
Recall...
1.8bn adults risk heart attacks, diabetes for not exercising – Study
New findings showed that nearly 1.8 billion people did not meet the recommended physical activity levels in 2022.
The study was undertaken by researchers from...
Cholera outbreak changing our lifestyle, say Oyo residents
Some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, have expressed how the Cholera outbreak is changing their lifestyles and the different coping mechanisms they are putting...
Cholera outbreak: Ogun records one death, 25 suspected cases
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker on Monday, disclosed that the state has recorded 25 suspected cholera cases in seven local government...
Watch out for cancer signs in children, doctor urges parents
A Consultant Paediatric haemato-oncologist, Dr Magdalene Odunvbun, has urged parents and guardians to watch out for early signs of cancer in children and seek...
WHO issues warning on counterfeit diabetes drugs worldwide
Counterfeit diabetes drugs have been in circulation since 2022, a problem affecting all regions of the world, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned.
The...
Cholera: Death toll rises to 37 as Lagos records 401 cases
No fewer than 37 deaths have been recorded in the current Cholera outbreak, which has hit 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun.
The Special Adviser...
34 die, 100 hospitalised after drinking toxic alcohol
A batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has killed at least 34 people with more than 100 others rushed to hospital, Tamil Nadu...
NCDC may declare emergency, Lagos issues safety guidelines
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said, on Wednesday, it might declare an emergency on the outbreak of cholera in the country.
The...
Stop storing cooked food in refrigerator for more than three days -NAFDAC
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, Prof Moji Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked...