Diphtheria Outbreak: Kaduna State Reports 20 Deaths and 156 Cases
In a concerning development, the National Primary Health Care Department Agency (NPHCDA) has revealed that Kaduna State has witnessed a significant rise […]
Gavi Joins Forces with Federal Government in Response to Diphtheria Outbreak
International organization, Gavi, the Global Vaccine Alliance, commits to collaborating with the Federal Government of Nigeria to combat the ongoing diphtheria outbreak. […]
NCDC Reports 1,968 Lassa Fever Cases in 28 States: Urges Vigilance and Prevention
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded the alarm, announcing that the country is grappling with a significant […]
World Rabies Day 2023: Uniting for One Health
Today, September 28th, 2023, the global community come together to observe the 17th World Rabies Day. Established by the Global Alliance for […]
Combining Painkillers with Hormonal Birth Control May Heighten Blood Clot Risk, New Study Suggests
In recent findings, commonly used pain relievers, including ibuprofen, diclofenac, and naproxen, have been associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism […]
Tragedy Strikes NYC Nursery: Police Launch Manhunt for Husband After Child’s Fentanyl Death
In a heart-wrenching incident, New York City police are intensively searching for the husband of a nursery owner following the tragic death […]
World Leaders Pledge Historic Commitment to Pandemic Preparedness and Response
In a momentous development at the United Nations General Assembly, global leaders have made an unprecedented commitment to enhance international cooperation, coordination, […]
WHO: One in Three Adults Worldwide Suffer from Hypertension
In a groundbreaking move, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled its inaugural report on the global scourge of high blood pressure, […]
Nigeria Grapples with 30% of Global Malaria cases, urgent call for Sickle Cell Disease as a Public Health Issue
In a striking revelation, Nigeria’s Health Minister has disclosed that the nation shoulders a staggering 30% of the global malaria burden. This […]
COVID-19 Ravages Continues with 1.5 Million New Cases and Over 2500 Deaths in 28 Days, WHO Reports
In a stark revelation, the latest Weekly Epidemiological Update from the World Health Organization (WHO) painted a chilling picture of the relentless […]
NAFDAC Issues Urgent Alert on Dangers of Fatty Food Consumption
In a resounding call to action, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared an all-out war […]
World Health Organisation to Deliver Essential Medications to Combat Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria
On August 2, 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its plans to deliver 1800 vials of Diphtheria Antitoxin (DAT) to Nigeria […]