Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO, Africa CDC discuss emergency
August 14, 2024 Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries may still not reach the central African country for months even…
Africa CDC likely to declare mpox public health emergency next week
August 8, 2024 Africa’s public health agency is set to declare an mpox emergency as early as next week, saying the viral infection’s rate of spread is alarming, as a…
Beware, some imported frozen poultry meat harmful – Customs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, has warned the public against the consumption of smuggled frozen poultry products due to the health implications. The command’s Comptroller, Mr…
FG, MLSCN to sanction health facilities using rapid blood test kits
July 11, 2024 The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to sanction health facilities using rapid…
67,603 TB patients on treatment in 9 states – Official
July 10, 2024 No fewer than 67,603 Tuberculosis (TB) patients are currently on treatment in nine states as of March 31, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. Dr Ibrahim…
Nearly 1.8bn adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity -WHO
June 26, 2024 New data shows that nearly one third (31%) of adults globally, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according…
Cholera outbreak: Lagos records 401 cases, 21 fatalities
June 20, 2024 The Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi has disclosed that the number of cholera cases has increased to 401 across Lagos, with Lagos Island,…
Lagos Island epicentre of Lagos cholera outbreak- Health Commissioner
June 17, 2024 The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases with 106 cases out of…
Cholera Outbreak Alert: 96 LGAs Record 1,141 Cases, 30 Deaths – NCDC
June 13, 2024 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted the Nigerian public to the increasing number of cholera cases across the country. In a statement…
Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says
May 24, 2024 Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new, flavoured products, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, accusing…