Nigeria: 13,000 HIV/Aids Positive Osun Residents Need Treatment - U.S. Consul General

United States Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens has disclosed that getting 13,000 HIV/AIDS-positive Osun residents on treatment requires communal efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Burdened With Highest Malnutrition Cases in Africa, Says Govt, Nutrition International

NIGERIA is the highest country battling malnutrition in Africa, with over 17 million malnourished children, the Federal Government, FG, and a global nutrition organization,… Read more »

Nigeria: How Immunisation Gaps Fuel Diphtheria Cases in Nigeria

Diphtheria, an acute bacterial disease caused by toxigenic strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and occasionally Corynebacterium ulcerans has been eradicated from most countries… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Reports 1,064 Suspected Cases of Diphtheria in 21 States

Nigeria has recorded another 377 new suspected cases of Diphtheria, bringing the total number of cases to 1,064 from 21 states. Read more »

Nigeria: Compensate Workers for Fighting Covid - ILO

The International Labour Organisation, ILO, has called on countries across the globe to improve the working conditions and earnings of key workers who were essential during the… Read more »

Nigeria: 18 Doctors in Bauchi Serving Over 7 Million People - Yuguda Laments

Former governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda has berated his former mentee, incumbent Governor Bala Mohammed over the number of doctors serving in general hospitals and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria At Risk of Marburg Virus Disease - NCDC

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, weekend said Nigeria was at risk of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the outbreak of the disease in Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

Nigeria: Fake Certificates - 18 Nigerian Nurses Charged in U.S.

No fewer than 18 nurses from Nigeria residents in Texas, the United States have been charged to court for obtaining educational credentials through fraudulent means. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 216 Confirmed Diphtheria Cases - NCDC

Nigeria has recorded 216 diphtheria cases and 40 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Urged to Share Love, Not HIV on Valentine's Day

-Emphasises importance of knowing status Read more »

Nigeria: Kanu's Medical and Feeding Regimes Emerge Amidst Failing Health Claims

Amidst claims and counter claims of Nnamdi Kanu's worsening health condition and feeding in the custody of the State Security Service, some details of his feeding and medical… Read more »

Nigeria: Despite Covid-19 Disruptions, 47 Countries Eliminate At Least One NTD, Says WHO

A new progress report, entitled "Global report on neglected tropical diseases 2023" to mark this year's World Neglected Tropical Disease, NTD, by the World Health Organization,… Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Return to Improve Nigeria's Healthcare Services, Sanwo-Olu Tasks Medics

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, weekend, decried the upsurge in brain drain in the health sector, saying the situation called for commitment by stakeholders. Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Nigerians Die of Lassa Fever in 2 Weeks - NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC have announced that a total of seven people have died of Lassa fever in the first two weeks of 2023 with a case fatality… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Pushes for Policy Priority to Kick-Off Economic Growth Post-Covid-19

The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has urged governments of the ECOWAS countries to give policy priority to programmes that will promote pro-growth economic… Read more »

Nigeria: 38 Deaths 'Ve Occurred Out of 123 Diphtheria Cases Recorded in Nigeria, Says NCDC

NO fewer than 38 persons have died out of the 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria so far, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Edo, Ondo, Bauchi Account for 84% Cases - NDCD

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi states account for 84 per cent of Lassa fever infection in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Throat Disease Kills 25 in Kano

Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, yesterday, confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Diphtheria disease, which is reported to have killed no fewer than 25 persons… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Confirms 18 Dead From Suspected Cases of Diphtheria Outbreak

The Kano State government has on Thursday confirmed 18 persons dead from suspected cases of diphtheria outbreak that hit the ancient city of Kano. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Recommends Use of Masks in Public As Covid-19 Resurges Globally

As part of a continuous process of reviewing COVID-19 response, treatment, and management, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has said that nose masks continue to be a key… Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - FG Intensifies Surveillance At International Airports

The federal government yesterday said it would step up surveillance at all the country's international airports and trigger the now relaxed scientific approach, including asking… Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health Bill - Stakeholders Commend Buhari

Mr Chime Asonye, Founder, Nigerian Mental Health, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the National Mental Health Bill 2021, into law. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Govt Must Impose Travel Restriction From China'

The Youth Party has urged the Federal Government to immediately restrict travel from China in other to avoid another pandemic. The Party made this known in a statement signed by… Read more »

Nigeria: New Prep Ring Reduces HIV Infection By 50 Percent - NGO

New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), says Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) ring, also known as dapivirine ring, can reduce HIV infection in women by 50 per… Read more »

Nigeria: Yuletide - FCTA Heightens Surveillance On Cholera, Monkeypox, Others

As Nigerians celebrate the yuletide, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has heightened surveillance over its epidemiological situation, with increased focus on key… Read more »