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Experts Push for Stronger AFI Surveillance as Edo Emerges Among Nigeria’s Worst-Hit States in Lassa Fever Outbreak

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – Edo State has been ranked among the worst-hit states in Nigeria’s latest Lassa fever update, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming that the state accounts for 18 percent of all recorded cases nationwide. As of August 31, 2025, the country has reported 162 deaths from Lassa fever. […]

NAFDAC Seizes N1.2bn Counterfeit Malaria Drugs in Lagos, Moves Against Chemically Ripened Fruits

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria drugs valued at over N1.2 billion in Lagos, in a major crackdown on fake and substandard medicines across Nigeria. In a statement released on its official X handle on Friday, the agency revealed it seized 277 cartons of counterfeit and […]

Nigerian Public Hospitals in Crisis as Nationwide Nurses’ Strike Enters Fourth Day

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Public hospitals across Nigeria continue to reel under the impact of the ongoing nurses’ strike, now in its fourth day, as patients are turned away, wards remain empty, and essential services are paralyzed. The strike, declared by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI), began on July […]

Gaza Famine Deepens: Malnutrition Death Toll Rises to 154, Including 89 Children

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported that seven more people have died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of such deaths since the Israel-Hamas war began in 2023 to 154. Among the victims are at least 89 children, underscoring the severe humanitarian crisis gripping the Palestinian enclave. On […]

Nigeria Records Second-Highest Cholera Outbreak in West and Central Africa – UNICEF

July 31, 2025July 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a concerning update from the international health community, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that Nigeria currently ranks as the second most affected country by cholera in West and Central Africa. According to UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has become endemic, raising […]

Edo Govt Offers Free Hepatitis Tests, Vaccines to Staff in Fight Against Silent Killer

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

As part of activities marking World Hepatitis Day, the Edo State Government House Clinic conducted free Hepatitis B and C screening and vaccination for staff last Monday. The exercise was overseen by Dr. Precious Ogboru, Special Adviser on Health Matters to the Executive Governor of Edo State. A large number of political appointees and civil […]

UK Doctors Launch Five-Day Strike Over Failed Pay Talks

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Thousands of UK doctors have begun a five-day strike after last-minute negotiations with the Labour government over pay increases broke down. Picket lines formed outside hospitals across the country as junior doctors walked out, citing frustration over the lack of a new deal. The strike follows an earlier agreement in September, where doctors accepted a […]

WHO Warns of Looming Global Chikungunya Outbreak, Urges Swift Action

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the potential for a global outbreak of the chikungunya virus, urging immediate preventive measures to avert a health crisis. The organization noted it is observing the same early warning signs that preceded a major outbreak two decades ago. In 2004–2005, chikungunya swept through the […]