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Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised
No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while 71 others have been hospitalised. This
80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert
Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB) being a significant public health issue, over 80% of Nigerians remain unaware of the disease’s signs and symptoms,
Consider people’s well-being, reverse fuel hike, doctors tell Tinubu
The Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by immediately reversing the price hike of petrol to its
Akwa Ibom records fifth mpox case
Samuel Etuk, the disease surveillance and notification officer, Akwa Ibom ministry of health, says the state has recorded five cases of monkeypox (mpox). Mr Etuk, who announced the latest case
Certificate verification: Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home
The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil. Currently,
Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients
A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and beverages widely consumed by Nigerians with essential micronutrients to combat the growing problem of malnutrition in the country.
Edo confirms six diphtheria cases, two deaths
The director of public health at the Edo Ministry of Health, Stephenson Ojeifo, says the state recorded two deaths from diphtheria disease between January and August. Mr Ojeifo disclosed in