The Borno State Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in the state, as revealed by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Gana, at the Eye Center in Maiduguri. Prof. Gana disclosed that 17 individuals tested positive for cholera out of 200 samples sent for analysis. He linked the outbreak to…
The Adamawa State government has confirmed the deaths of 12 individuals, with 308 hospitalised and 244 successfully treated following a cholera outbreak. In a statement released on Sunday in Yola, Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Mr Felix Tangwami, revealed that laboratory tests are still pending on 12 samples, with 30 out of 50 samples…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 7,663 suspected cholera cases and 216 deaths across the country since the start of 2024. This information was revealed in the Cholera Epidemiological Report for Week 36, presented by the NCDC during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. “In Week 36, there were…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported eight new cases of Mpox, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 48 out of 868 suspected cases across 35 local government areas in 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the Mpox situation report for week 34 (August 25), shared…
Spain has announced plans to donate 500,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine to Central African nations currently battling a surge in cases, according to a government statement on Tuesday. The Spanish health ministry revealed that this donation represents 20% of the country’s Mpox vaccine reserves, although it did not specify the recipient nations or the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about counterfeit units of the cancer medication Perjeta circulating in Nigeria. According to a statement on its official website, Roche, the marketing authorization holder, was alerted by a pharmacist about suspected fake Perjeta (420 mg/14 mL). The batch number of the reported…
The Lagos State Government has reintroduced its free medical outreach, “Alaafia Eko,” as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of economic challenges on residents. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, announced the initiative at a press conference, explaining that it falls under the broader “Eko Cares” programme, which…
On Monday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu staged a peaceful protest, urging the immediate release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped in Kaduna State in late December 2023. The protesting doctors also called for the release of 20 medical students…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has announced that over 10 million vaccine doses are needed to effectively manage the Mpox outbreak, which has now spread to 13 countries across the continent. Currently, only about 200,000 doses are available, leaving a shortfall of 9.8 million doses. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director-General of Africa…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has enacted a new Executive Order aimed at enhancing the quality, affordability, and accessibility of healthcare across the state. The comprehensive Health Insurance Executive Order is designed to overhaul the healthcare system, ensuring it meets the needs of all residents. During a press conference in Lagos, Health Commissioner Prof. Akin…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), marking the second such declaration for mpox in the past two years. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the announcement on Wednesday, citing the surge of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and…
The federal government has announced its participation in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this partnership, which targets Nigeria’s nutritional challenges, in collaboration with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) during a high-level meeting at the…
Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, the Convener of the 10th National Assembly Joint Committees and the Legislative Network for Universal Health Coverage, has urged all legislators and health sector stakeholders to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for every Nigerian, irrespective of socio-economic status. Speaking at the fifth Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, Senator Harry-Banigo…
The Federal Government has launched the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint 2024-2027, aiming to alleviate physical and financial burdens and enhance health outcomes for Nigerians. The announcement was made by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, during the first National Quarterly Health Sector Performance Dialogue with state health commissioners in Abuja…
At a recent two-day workshop in Abuja organized by CBM Global Disability Inclusion, participants advocated for government initiatives to empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities as a means to achieve sustainable development. Abdulazeez Musa, Country Director of CBM Global Disability Inclusion, highlighted the importance of protecting the rights of those with mental health conditions and raising…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down four unregistered bakeries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, due to poor hygienic conditions. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday, South-South Zonal Director of NAFDAC, Pharmacist Chukwuma Oligbu, emphasized that the closures were part of the agency’s efforts to…
Women In Energy Oil and Gas (WEOG) announced plans to plant over 10 million specially selected trees, known for their high carbon absorption rates, in celebration of World Decarbonization Day. Oladunni Owo, National President of WEOG in Nigeria, made this announcement during the Decarbonization Initiative briefing in Abuja, which took place during the Nigeria Oil…
The Lagos State Government has announced its collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat a cholera outbreak at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison. In a statement on Sunday, the State’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, quoted Health Commissioner Akin Abayomi, revealing that 25 severe gastroenteritis cases linked to cholera had been reported…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed approximately 100 shops in Enugu’s Ogbete Main Market for allegedly selling counterfeit alcoholic beverages. During the coordinated raid, the agency also confiscated a truckload of adulterated products and arrested four suspected traders. Speaking on the operation, NAFDAC’s South-East Zone Director, Pharm Martins Iluyomade,…
Cholera, an acute diarrheal illness caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, remains a significant public health threat in many parts of the world. While it can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, cholera is both preventable and manageable. Taking active control over cholera involves understanding your roles…
The Federal Government has dispatched 18 medical professionals to Sierra Leone as part of a volunteer initiative. During a pre-departure orientation in Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Buba-Yakub, Director General of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps, addressed the volunteers, urging them to represent Nigeria with distinction. highrevenuenetwork.com/9e9a5ee8183bdc3f8ca0807126145712/invoke.js He highlighted that Nigeria, as a leading nation, has utilized…
Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has stated that there are no active cholera cases in the state, despite the disease affecting other parts of the country. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Dr. Oreh revealed that there were 16 suspected cases of acute watery diarrhoea, resulting in two deaths, in three…
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has announced plans to create a standardized national cancer registry and data system to combat the growing cancer challenges in Nigeria. NICRAT’s Director-General, Dr. Usman Aliyu, revealed at a workshop in Abuja that the registry is 90 percent complete and is expected to be fully operational…
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump over abortion rights on the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Biden expressed his disapproval of Trump’s influence on the court’s decision. “Two years ago today, Donald Trump’s…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has committed N1 million as a start-up grant for the Emergency and Health Hazards Trust Fund dedicated to health journalists. During a congress of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHeJ) in Abuja, AHBN Coordinator Dr. Aminu Magashi announced the initiative and personally contributed N250,000 to the fund. AHBN…
