Health

"Recurrent outbreaks of Lassa Fever is causing loss of lives and placing strain on healthcare systems", Nigeria Health Watch said.Fever is a symptom of Lassa FeverAccording to Nigeria Health Watch:…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria, has emphasized that a robust and efficient civil registration system is pivotal to National development and governance.First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi TinubuRead…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (NARD) has decided "to embark on a seven-day warning strike, disregarding all negotiations and plea attempts by the Federal Government to resolve its concerns…

Public advisoryTo prevent the spread of Mpox, we strongly urge members of the public to adhere to proven infection prevention and control measures. These practices are essential in limiting the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has been closely monitoring several endemic diseases including Mpox which has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International / Continental…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC) recommends "a one health strategy in tackling the Mpox outbreak".Mpox (Monkeypox)According to AfricaCDC, a continental autonomous health agency of the African Union…

A spick-and-span environment can be very helpful in preventing the spread of cholera infection.How to prevent Cholera. Photo: @NCDCgovCholera is a water-borne disease, spread by contaminated food or water.This bacterial…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports "during reporting week 34 (August 19-25), 8 new confirmed cases of #mpox were recorded across five states.""8 new cases recorded…

The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move. Then a seizure knocked him to the ground, the dull…

"Israeli officials should urgently end the blockade of Gaza and ensure full humanitarian access to prevent a polio outbreak", the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.Displaced Palestinians walk next to sewage…

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), "the number of suspected cases of #cholera increased to 121 cases."Report on Cholera cases in Nigeria by the NCDCThe…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched healthcare initiatives aimed at establishing "Ten Oncology and Diagnostics Facilities and retrain 120,000 Health Workers".President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuRead More:

AfricaCDC disclosed: "@AfricaCDC and @BavarianNordic are partnering to deliver 10M Mpox vaccine doses by 2025, with up to 2M this year. This effort ensures equitable access following the Mpox PHECS."'Mpox Vaccine'.…

Here are signs, symptoms and prevention of Monkey Pox (Mpox), according to the National Orientation Agency, Nigeria.MonkeypoxThe NOA disclosed, "The Africa CDC declared monkeypox a health emergency on August 14,…

The African Union (AU) has approved $10.4 million to support increased efforts against Mpox (MonkeyPox) epidemic by Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).MonkeypoxAccording to AfricaCDC: "@_AfricanUnion approved $10.4…

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, he is committed to "building a strong health and education sector remains critical for human and national development".Peter Obi…

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests.Human eyesScientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if…

So, what is the appropriate age to give children their own smartphone?This question isn’t as simple as it seems, according to Dr. Joshua Stein, child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical…

The rate of measles infection in the United States (US) in 2024 has tripled compared to 2023, with almost half of the year remaining.MeaslesAccording to statistics from the Centers for…

"Extreme heat is deadly. Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related illness and deaths", the World Health Organization (WHO) says.World Health Organization (WHO)The World Health governing body cautions, "we…