Nigerian government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with 44 contacts identified for monitoring as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent further…
Category: Health
CAI4SR, CBM Advocate for Projection of Osun Disability Law
The Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR), with support from the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, has tasked journalists to lead advocacy for the implementation of the Osun State Discrimination Against…
WHO Warns Of “Silent Pandemic” As Antibiotic Resistance Hits Record High
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world is entering a “silent pandemic” zone as antibiotic resistance surges to unprecedented levels. According to the UN chief, the crisis is…
Ondo govt releases employment letters to 930 new health workers
THE Ondo State Government has commenced the issuance of appointment letters to over 930 newly recruited health professionals in a move aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state. The exercise,…
Nigerian Govt Intensifies Ebola Preparedness Nationwide
THE Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and…
Nigeria reports fresh COVID case
Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19. The newest case was confirmed in Cross River State. The Cross River State Ministry of Health has begun profiling and tracing individuals in the…
Doctors issue ultimatum over welfare, unpaid allowances in Ondo
Doctors in Ondo State, under the auspices of the Nigeria Medical Association, the Ondo State branch, have called on the state government to improve their welfare, saying they were suffering under the…
How Nigeria loses $1.3bn yearly to medical tourism
Nigerians have continued to express outrage over the growing trend of public officials seeking medical care abroad, describing it as a major drain on the nation’s resources and a reflection of the…
BREAKING: Nigeria ranks lowest among 20 countries lacking obesity care guidelines
Nigeria has scored zero on obesity treatment and physical activity in a new global assessment of how countries are responding to the obesity epidemic, finishing last among 20 nations with an overall…
How Ordinary ‘Kiss’ Leads to Baby Losing Vision in One Eye
A family is issuing a warning after their baby lost most of the vision in one eye following a simple kiss that transmitted a rare and serious Herpes Virus infection. The virus,…