Friday, April 26, 2024

Health

April 19, 2024

Lagos underaged children locked up, subjected to inhuman treatment rescued; grandmother arrested

“The Three children are looking malnourished and unhealthy. The suspect was arrested,” the police said.

Rescued Children
April 18, 2024

Mysterious illness claims eight lives in Sokoto

The incident occurred at Sabon Birni and Isa Local Government Areas of the state.

NCDC
April 18, 2024

FG donates 100,000 doses of anthrax vaccines to Ekiti

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has donated 100,000 doses of anthrax vaccines to the Ekiti government.

anthrax vaccines
April 18, 2024

Global Warming: More shocks expected in 2024, says World Meteorological Organisation

WMO says due to global warming, there will be more weather and climate shocks in 2024.

Heat wave in Nigeria
April 18, 2024

Nigeria will end HIV public health threat by 2030: U.S. 

The U.S. CDC has expressed optimism that Nigeria would end HIV as a public health threat by 2030.

April 18, 2024

1,825 malnourished children recovered in six months in Bauchi: Official

CS-SUNN says 1,825 malnourished children recovered from severe acute malnutrition in Bauchi.

malnourished Somalian children Used to illustrate the story
April 17, 2024

Thousands of doctors leaving Cameroon for Europe, North America: Health Ministry

Many doctors are fleeing the country to escape hardship, poor pay, difficult working conditions, and unemployment.

Cameroonian doctors
April 17, 2024

UNICEF asks governors to support sustainable WASH systems

This appeal was made during the launch of the WASH Sector-wide Sustainability Checks Action Plan and Sustainability Compact in Abuja.

Jane Bevan at WASH Sector-wide Sustainability Checks Action Plan and Sustainability Compact in Abuja
April 17, 2024

CSOs unite to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness for medical emergencies

“The recent global health crises have underscored the importance of proactive measures to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats.’’

NCDC
April 17, 2024

Only 196 of 1045 PHCs in Cross River functional: Official

Dr Ayuk said the state is having challenges in terms of healthcare centres.

Commissioner for Health Cross River State, Dr Egbe Ayuk