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Health

October 19, 2024

Cholera: Ebonyi records 386 cases, 28 deaths

The Commissioner for Health in Ebonyi, Moses Ekuma, has disclosed that the state has recorded 28 deaths and 386 cases since the cholera outbreak on September 24

CHOLERA PATIENTS IN ZAMBIA
October 19, 2024

NAOWA holds breast cancer awareness campaign in Kebbi

Mr Lawal lamented that the cancer disease was increasing at an alarming rate.

Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association
October 19, 2024

SCO-PMU coordinator outlines plans to advance Nigeria’s health reform

“This is a collaborative effort, and we are moving steadily towards realising our goals,” he said.

Muntaqa Sadiq
October 19, 2024

Striking NAFDAC workers vow to continue action until demands met

Mr Ayodeji alleged that some statutory arrears and other benefits were not paid to some of the workers employed by the agency in 2022.

NAFDAC
October 19, 2024

138,000 children born annually with sickle cell disease, says KESCA

A consultant with Kebbi Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) says over 138,000 children are born annually with sickle cell disease in Nigeria

Sickle cell patient
October 18, 2024

Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges parents to vaccinate children against preventable diseases

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of Lagos state governor, has urged parents to vaccinate their children against preventable childhood diseases to safeguard their health and future

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
October 18, 2024

Over 2.4 million Nigerians benefitted from expanded healthcare access in one year: Minister Pate

He said that the initiative was aimed at reducing maternal mortality and improving child health outcomes.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 18, 2024

FCT officials cite manpower, reliance on traditional drugs for poor PHC patronage

He highlighted ongoing recruitment efforts by the chairman, Danladi Chiya, to address manpower challenges.

PHC Kwali
October 18, 2024

WHO alarmed at cholera case in Lebanon, calls for urgent action

Lebanese health authorities confirmed the first cholera case this week amidst the growing conflict between the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and Israel.

Cholera case in Lebanon
October 17, 2024

NCDC warns of rising cholera, Lassa fever, Marburg threats

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious diseases across the country

Jide Idris