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Health

March 18, 2025

2018 Lassa fever outbreak exposed infection prevention, control gaps: NCDC

Nigeria records Lassa fever cases year-round, with peak transmission occurring between October and May.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
March 18, 2025

Psychologist advises Nigerians to seek help over suicidal thoughts

A psychologist, Remi Alarape, has advised individuals with suicidal tendencies to seek professional help rather than resort to suicide.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos (Credit: X)
March 18, 2025

47 million sign global call for urgent action to reduce air pollution

“WHO advocates for stronger air quality standards, particularly in low-income areas, to reduce the impact of dangerous household air pollution,” he stated.

AIR POLLUTION IN INDIA
March 17, 2025

NCDC reports decline in Lassa fever cases

Public health experts have called for more proactive measures to address gaps in early detection.

Lassa fever infected patient
March 16, 2025

Deaths from diphtheria now over 1,300 as vaccination gaps persist: NCDC

The NCDC says Kano State accounts for 75 per cent of confirmed cases, with 18,108 out of 25,812.

Diphtheria chart
March 15, 2025

Kebbi govt enrols 100 women with disabilities in health insurance

She said the agency used to enrol more than 1,000 enrollees annually, noting that it had so far enrolled over 140,000 beneficiaries across the state.

WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
March 15, 2025

Tinubu hails pharmacist, public health icon, Prof. Gabriel Osuide, at 90

Mr Tinubu said, “Prof. Osuide has shaped the foundation of pharmacy education and drug administration in Nigeria.’’

NAFDAC
March 15, 2025

World Glaucoma Week: Journalists enjoy free screening, glasses in Sokoto

Mr Bakale noted that early detection through routine checkups would prevent blindness.

Glaucoma chart
March 14, 2025

Lagos: Commissioner tasks union on constructive dialogue, commitment to service

The commissioner said coconstructive dialogue is the most effective means of driving concerns and urged the union to embrace it.

Afolabi Ayantayo, the commissioner for establishment and training
March 14, 2025

Health minister charges new CMD of FUTA teaching hospital to fulfil FG’s agenda

Mr Pate gave the charge while presenting the appointment letter to Mr Ojo in Abuja.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate