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Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over a surge in Lassa fever cases, reporting 80 fatalities from 413 confirmed infections across 11 states. In its latest epidemiological report covering Week 6 (February 3–9, 2025), the NCDC highlighted a concerning increase in the case fatality rate (CFR),…
Column, DNEWSINFO Water is an essential element of life, making up a significant portion of the human body. It plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Proper hydration is necessary for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, digestion, circulation, and waste elimination. Despite its importance, many people fail to consume adequate amounts…
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has issued public health protocols to forestall complications that could result in death as hot weather experience increases in Akwa Ibom. There has been an unusual heat during this dry season, which experts say may last for a couple of weeks. The state director of NOA,…
NIGERIA – As the world marks the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) today, childhood cancer survivors, families, and experts have called on the federal government to take urgent action in supporting children battling with the disease. Childhood cancer remains a leading cause of death among children globally, with an estimated 400,000 new cases diagnosed…
Abuja, Nigeria — Health professionals and cancer advocates have called for urgent measures to enhance early detection, treatment, and access to care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at a symposium in Abuja ahead of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed annually on February 15, stakeholders underscored the pressing challenges in paediatric oncology and…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has committed ₦5 billion to revamp 70 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across its three senatorial districts, reinforcing its dedication to improved healthcare delivery. The announcement was made by Professor Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWHCDA), during the contract signing…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have commenced an indefinite strike, protesting the continued non-payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Ruth Ilori (Chairman) and Dr. Abraham Akinbola (Secretary), the lecturers condemned the ongoing salary shortfall, describing it…
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed nine cases of Ebola, including one fatality, as officials intensify efforts to contain the outbreak. The announcement, made late Monday, indicated that seven patients are currently receiving treatment in Kampala, while another case is being managed in Mbale, near the Kenyan border. Health authorities confirmed that…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Doctors at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital (UTH), Osogbo, have embarked on an indefinite strike following the brutal assault of a resident doctor by a patient’s relative. The decision was announced today by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in response to an attack on one of their colleagues at the hospital’s Accident…
WORLD – Health authorities should do more to contain the scourge The 2025 World Cancer Day was commemorated yesterday with the theme, ‘United by Unique’, a three-year campaign (2025-2027) that seeks to promote the experiences of patients, survivors, and caregivers while motivating the understanding of empathy in cancer treatment. Like in previous years, not…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a significant increase in healthcare provider payments, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade to improve service delivery and sustainability. The announcement was made by the NHIA Director-General, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja with representatives from Health Maintenance…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in partnership with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC), has initiated efforts to combat obstetric fistula in Nigeria through medical and financial interventions. In preparation for the program’s launch, the ministry conducted a pre-implementation assessment in Katsina State to ensure smooth execution. Speaking on the initiative,…
Uganda, Nigeria _ The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has intensified its surveillance at points of entry, including airports, following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Uganda Although there are no reported cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria, the agency has advised Nigerians to avoid non-essential travel to affected…
Uganda – Following the confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has initiated measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness, advising Nigerians to shelve travels to countries affected by the disease. It, however, assured that there was no case of Ebola in the…
Nigeria — The federal government has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategies towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response in the country with a view to reducing the risks of donor aid policy shifts. The Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, assured that efforts are in…
Lokoja, Kogi State — The Kogi State Government has committed over ₦4 billion to bolster healthcare systems as part of efforts to prevent a malaria outbreak. The announcement was made by Governor Usman Ododo during the launch of a malaria prevention campaign in Lokoja on Wednesday. He reiterated the government’s commitment to safeguarding the health…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has launched the National Health Fellows Programme, a one-year initiative designed to catalyze transformative innovation and capacity building in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement was made by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a statement released…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has issued an alert regarding a confirmed outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. In a statement released yesterday, Ben Bem Goong, Director of the Information and Public Relations Department, confirmed the development and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and adopt proactive measures to curb the spread…
Kogi, Nigeria — Not fewer than 77,495 children have been immunised against polio in remote communities across seven local government areas of Kogi State. The state government stated that this development would help consolidate its 10-year-old polio-free status. The state Immunisation Officer, Grace Ojofedo, disclosed this to the newsmen on Monday following the completion of…
Nigeria–The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the alarm against recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano and revealed the troubling abuse of hazardous substances by youths, disguised under disturbing street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, shared a video of the confiscated contraband on X(Twitter) on Sunday. Among the…
Rivers, Nigeria–The Rivers State Government has confirmed the death of nine persons in two local councils of the state from suspected outbreak of cholera. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, during a news briefing in Port Harcourt yesterday, disclosed the affected local councils where the outbreak occurred as Andoni, with three deaths, and Akuku-Toru,…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called on the media to intensify efforts in promoting awareness and advocacy for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, emphasizing its crucial role in preventing cervical cancer Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, President of the NCS, made the appeal during a media parley in Abuja, stressing the need for early vaccination…
Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services in Lagos, has identified social media as a significant factor contributing to the rising cases of depression and suicide, particularly among young people. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Kadiri explained that social media often…
Sierra Leone has reported its first confirmed case of mpox since the world’s highest alert level for the potentially deadly viral disease was raised last year. “The patient is a 27-year-old man from the rural district of the Western Zone,” near the capital Freetown, the National Public Health Agency stated in a social media…
Nigerian – Nutrition experts have highlighted ways Nigerians can maintain a healthy diet despite the soaring cost of food. They emphasized that healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive, as proper education and access to the right information are essential. According to Professor Ignatius Onimawo, Vice-Chancellor of Ave Maria University, affordable alternatives can provide…
NAFDAC, NIGERIA -The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that it has stopped the registration of sachet alcohol since February 2024 as part of a campaign to curb its accessibility, especially to young people. At a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof….
Hospital – The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has raised concerns over the persistent and unreliable electricity supply that continues to hamper its operations. The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Yusuf Bara, disclosed this during the hospital’s end-of-year event held to celebrate the contributions of staff in 2024. According to…
The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism in 2025. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The body also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and after the yuletide…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has intensified efforts to address the Lassa Fever outbreak that has claimed 190 lives in 2024. During a media briefing in Abuja, NCDC Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed concerning figures: 9,492 suspected cases, 1,154 confirmed cases, and a fatality rate exceeding 13%. He identified high-burden states such…
Medical services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may come to a halt as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) threatens a strike over unpaid six-month salary arrears. Speaking at a press briefing held at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, on Monday, ARD President, Dr. George Ebong, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom…
