Category: Health
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Ogun announces outbreak of Lassa fever, confirms one dead
Ogun Government has announced the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state while confirming its first case. This was made known in a statement by the Commissioner of Health, Dr Tomi Coker on Wednesday in
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Watching TV can reduce heart attack, stroke risks – Study
Researchers say watching Television (TV) for no more than one hour a day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases, otherwise known as Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD).
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NAFDAC destroys fake drugs worth ₦1trn
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, substandard, and falsified drugs seized during a recent operation in Onitsha and Aba. The unwholesome pharmaceutical products were destroyed at the Anambra State Waste Management
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Diphtheria deaths skyrocket amidst vaccination crisis, NCDC warns
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says 1,319 deaths have been recorded in the country’s ongoing diphtheria outbreak.
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BREAKING: Suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis outbreak kills 26 in Kebbi
Kebbi Government has confirmed that 26 people have died following suspected outbreak of Cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu and Jega LGAs of the state.
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NAFDAC explains position on importation of anti-leprosy drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has emphasised its commitment to due process in the importation of Rifampicin, an anti-leprosy drug, into Nigeria. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, explained the agency’s position on the matter in a
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FG takes over Gombe hospital
The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre.
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Tinubu grants 774 health fellows automatic employment
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, an initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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“Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years”
Dr Ibrahim Wada, a medical expert, has suggested that advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan by up to 250 years within the next 40 years.
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Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp impeding efforts to combat polio – FG
The federal government (FG) has lamented that false narratives being spread via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are contributing to lower vaccine acceptance in some communities for polio eradication.