Nigeria: WHO Intervenes As Nigeria Records Cholera Outbreak in Prison

This discovery contradicts the previous position of the National Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, who had declared correctional centres cholera-free only… Read more »

Nigeria: Man Jailed for Raping, Impregnating His 14-Year-Old Daughter

The DNA results revealed 99.99 positive that the convict is the father of a baby girl which his daughter put to birth. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos to Designate General Hospital As Eye Centre

Mr Abayomi said the centre would provide world-class diagnostic, medical, surgical and ophthalmic services in Lagos and Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Kastina Records 118 Suspected Cases of Cholera

The director of epidemiology, Mr Suleiman, said the state has activated appropriate measures to tackle the outbreak, noting that it is a state clarified as high risk for cholera by… Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Yet to Commence Vaccine Production - Minister

The minister said local production of vaccines is imperative to strengthening the country's health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - State Govt Must End Open Defecation - Minister

The minister urged other states of the federation to emulate Jigawa State, which he noted is the only state declared free of open defecation. Read more »

Nigeria: Report Diversion of Health Funds in Your Communities, Minister Tasks Nigerians

In March, the Nigerian government authorised the disbursement of N25 billion through the BHCPF across states of the federation. Read more »

Nigeria: 2.6 Million Die Annually Due to Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO

Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, says in spite of some reduction in the alcohol-related death rates since 2010, the overall number of deaths due to alcohol consumption… Read more »

Nigeria: About 3 Million Die Annually of Alcohol, Drug Use - WHO

The report stated that men account for 2.4 million of the deaths from alcohol and drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Seven New Lassa Fever Infections

Cumulatively, Nigeria has recorded 918 confirmed cases and 162 deaths of Lassa fever in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo Govt Takes Steps to Prevent Cholera Outbreak in Primary Schools

As part of preventive measures, the government will regularly conduct comprehensive health talks on safe drinking water practices and cholera prevention among learners and staff. Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Confirms Nine Cholera Cases, One Death

Giving an update on the cholera outbreak and the state's response, the health commissioner said it has spread to seven local government areas. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Issues Alert On Falsified Injection for Infection

NAFDAC noted that detecting and removing the product from circulation is essential to prevent harm to patients Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Records 53 Deaths As Govt Warns Against Unhygienic Drinks

The NCDC DG noted that a recent risk assessment placed Nigeria at high risk of increased cholera transmission and impact. Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health in Nigeria - Breaking the Silence

By prioritising mental health advocacy and policy reforms, Nigeria can work towards breaking the silence surrounding mental illness and building a more inclusive and supportive… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreaks Expose Water Access Issues, Poor Delivery Systems - Group

"The periodic cholera outbreaks are very disturbing and reinforce our arguments about the abysmally low investment in the water sector at both state and federal levels..." Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Kano Govt Issues Safety Measures for Residents

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a resurgence of cholera cases across countries in Africa, East Asia, America, Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - WHO Confirms Global Resurgence, Records 1,900 Deaths

Based on the number of outbreaks and their geographic expansion, alongside the shortage of vaccines and other resources, WHO said it has classified the outbreak as "a grade 3… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Situation Worsens in Lagos As Fatalities Increase to 21

Mr Abayomi hinted on Monday that the identified cholera strain is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »

Nigeria: Seven Million Nigerian Girls Vaccinated Against HPV in Two Weeks - Official

GAVI said by vaccinating seven million girls in just two weeks, Nigeria has made significant progress towards its goal of reaching 16 million girls by 2025. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Lagos Gives Update On Rising Death, Infection Tolls

The Lagos State Government gave an update on the death and infection tolls resulting from the cholera outbreak since laboratory tests confirmed it in the state on 15 June. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Ogun Announces Preventive Measures in Schools

"The measures take effect from Wednesday, as schools resume from the mid-term break and the Eid el-kabir holiday," the health commissioner said. Read more »

Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia - Health Official

The state recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 local government areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Air Pollution, Second Leading Risk Factor for Premature Death - Report

Children under five are particularly vulnerable to air pollution, leaving over 700,000 in this age group dead in 2021. Read more »

Nigeria: As Cholera Ravages Lagos, Other Nigerian States, Here Is What You Need to Know

The number of fatalities from Cholera in Lagos has increased from five reported on 12 June to 15 deaths attributed to severe dehydration. Read more »