NCDC REPORTS 318 LASSA FEVER CASES, 70 DEATHS ACROSS NIGERIA IN 2026
By: Sefiu Ajape The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 318 cases of Lassa fever and 70 deaths across the country...
UNICEF URGES FG TO PRIORITISE CHILD SURVIVAL, OXYGEN ACCESS
By Aishat Momoh. O. The UNICEF has called on the Nigerian government to prioritise interventions critical to the survival and well-being of children, stressing that...
WHO CONFIRMS OVER 2.1 MILLION CHILDREN IN ENUGU VACCINATED FOR MEASLES-RUBELLA
By: Muftau Fatimo The World Health Organization has announced the successful completion of Stream 2 of Enugu State’s Measles–Rubella Integrated Campaign, which vaccinated over 2.1...
LAGOS GOVT INSISTS ILERA EKO IS PUBLIC GOOD, NOT REVENUE DRIVE
By Aishat Momoh. O. Lagos – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that its Mandatory Social Health Insurance Scheme, Ilera Eko, is a public-good initiative...
11 FEARED DEAD AS FUEL TANKER RAMS VEHICLES AT SANGO OTA TOLL GATE
At least 11 people are feared dead following a severe accident early Tuesday morning when a fuel tanker lost control due to brake failure...
MINISTRY OF HEALTH MANDATES IMMEDIATE RETIREMENT OF SENIOR DIRECTORS
By: Balogun Ibrahim The Federal Ministry of Health has ordered the immediate retirement of directors who have served at least eight years in the directorate...
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION HAILS POLICE OVER ARREST IN DOCTOR KIDNAP SAGA
By: Fasasi Hammad The Edo State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has praised the Edo State Police Command, under Commissioner of Police Monday...
ONE DEAD, TWO INFECTED AS LASSA FEVER EMERGES IN KANO
By: Fasasi Hammad Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has reported one death and two infections from Lassa Fever in the state, including a doctor...
NCDC RAISES ALARM AS LASSA FEVER INFECTS 15 HEALTH WORKERS, KILLS TWO
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has raised concern over the growing spread of Lassa fever among healthcare workers, confirming...
UNILAG GRADUATE FOUND DEAD IN US APARTMENT
By: Balogun Ibrahim Oreoluwa Odetunde, a University of Lagos graduate, was found dead at her off-campus apartment on Thursday. The Media reported on Sunday that...