Health

Adolescence is a period of physical, emotional and social development and opportunities. It can be a time of challenges, with major physical, emotional and social changes fuelling specific health risks…

More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates…

Depressive disorder (also known as depression) is a common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.World Mental…

The Health Ministry of Zambia reported the country's first case of Monkeypox (Mpox), without disclosing the variant that had been recorded.MonkeypoxIn August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a…

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has expressed her gratitude to UICC members after emerging President-Elect of the UICC.Dr. Zainab Shinkagi-Bagudu grateful to UICC members for their votes and support as she emerge…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates the election of Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu as President of UICC.Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in…

According to Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC): "In epidemiological week 39, our National #Mpox Emergency Operations Centre reported 5 confirmed cases of #mpox.Mpox In Nigeria Week 39…

"Over 10,000 suspected cases of #cholera have been recorded from the 36 States + FCT as of 29th September", Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reveals."Over 10,000 suspected…

Situation Report of Mpox In Nigeria and national response activities.Week 38 Mpox In Nigeria Situation Report and National response activitiesNigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed: "In epidemiological…

The United Nations (UN) says, Rabies is a "serious disease and is entirely preventable with proper use of vaccines and medicines.""Rabies is 100% vaccine preventable" - WHO. Photo: @UNThe Intergovernmental…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in its 'Situation Report' disclosed, there are "1005 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in Nigeria."Situation Report of Lassa Fever In Nigeria for…

Mpox In Nigeria Situation Report for Week 37.Mpox In Nigeria Situation ReportThis report provides an update on the current Monkeypox situation in Nigerian and national response activities.Report below:

Governor of Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno, with excitement, has officially launched "the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Scheme (ARISECare), and the approval of N180 million to enroll 9,150 junior civil…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC) warns "Mpox can also be transmitted sexually", adding, "let's practice safer sex".Monkeypox

South Korea, United States (US) and Nigeria have declined in birth rate by 86%, 52% and 19% respectively.BabyDecline in birth rate 1950-2021 below:South Korea: 86%China: 81%Thailand: 79%Japan: 77%Iran: 73%Brazil: 72%Colombia:…

If someone gets bitten by a poisonous snake, do not delay and ensure to "get antivenom within 4-6 hours after bite" says the World Health Organization (WHO)."Snakebite can cause disability"…

Following an alert raised of suspected Monkeypox case in one of the IDP Camps in Maiduguri, Borno State, a joint team of NEMA medical officials, USAID and WHO, "has successfully…

According to Zubaida Umar, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA): "In a swift response to the alert of a suspected Monkey Pox case at one of the…

An appeal for US$58.8 million has been launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to tackle the rising Monkeypox crisis across six (6) African countries where the most affected…

Following "suspected cholera outbreak in Adamawa State, as of September 16, 2024, 71 patients have been hospitalized and 7 confirmed deaths", NEMA disclosed."100 are under observation following suspected outbreak of…