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Jalingo, Taraba — Taraba State is facing one of its most severe Lassa fever outbreaks in over a decade, with 15 deaths and 49 confirmed infections recorded across multiple local government areas, according to health authorities. Medical officials describe the outbreak as the worst in at least 14 years, highlighting gaps in early detection, public…
Sokoto Targets End to Vaccine-Derived Polio by 2026 The Sokoto State Government has renewed its commitment to stopping the circulation of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2, intensifying vaccination, disease surveillance and community mobilisation efforts aimed at interrupting transmission by 2026. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the pledge on Tuesday during a high-level meeting with Dr Chris Elias,…
The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, has confirmed 11 new positive cases of Lassa fever across seven local government areas, with four deaths recorded since December 2025. The affected local government areas include Quan Pan, Shendam, Wase, Langtang South, Jos North, Jos South, and Mangu. Baamlong made the disclosure during a press…
The Plateau State government has confirmed the death of three additional persons from Lassa fever, as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak across the state. The confirmation followed the death of Dr. Salome Oboyi, a resident doctor at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BUTH), Jos, who reportedly contracted the disease from a patient…
A Kaduna-based non-governmental organisation, Hassy’s Haven Foundation, has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing burden of cancer among indigent women in Nigeria, warning that poverty, stigma, and poor access to healthcare are fuelling preventable deaths. The Foundation made the call on Wednesday as the world marked World Cancer Day, observed annually…
Ondo Confirms Mpox Outbreak and Launches Targeted Vaccination Campaign The Ondo State Government has confirmed 12 cases of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) across eight local government areas (LGAs) and has announced a targeted vaccination exercise scheduled to run from August 11 to August 21, 2025. The announcement was made by the Ondo State Primary…
Global Surge in Chikungunya Infections The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a nationwide public health advisory, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant as Chikungunya virus infections surge globally. According to figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), more than 240,000 cases…
NACA Hosts National Summit on HIV/AIDS Strategy in Lagos The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has convened a high-level national summit in Lagos, gathering over 400 delegates from across Nigeria to address the urgent need for a self-reliant HIV/AIDS control strategy in the face of dwindling international donor funding. The two-day meeting…
NAFDAC Reassures Nigerians on GMO Food Safety The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe for consumption—provided that they undergo proper regulatory scrutiny. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Adeyeye addressed growing public concerns about GMO…
Nigeria Records 155 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025, Fatality Rate Surpasses 2024 Figures The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 155 people have died from Lassa fever so far in 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) now at 18.9%, a noticeable rise from 17.1% recorded in 2024. This was…
NMA Vows Nationwide Strike from July 24 Over Unresolved Welfare Demands The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a firm warning that it will commence a nationwide medical strike on Thursday, July 24, 2025, if the Federal Government fails to meet its outstanding demands related to doctors’ welfare and the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system….
Community Pharmacists Key to Reducing Breast Cancer Mortality – ACPN The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has stressed the critical role of early breast cancer detection in lowering mortality rates among Nigerian women. Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of ACPN, Pharmacist Adebayo Gbadamosi, made this known during a one-day breast care awareness…
Suspected Boko Haram Bomber Strikes Borno Fish Market, Leaves 10 Dead A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a crowded fish market in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State on Friday night, killing at least 10 civilians and leaving seven others injured. The blast occurred at the height of commercial…
NHIA Issues One-Hour Deadline for Patient Care Under Health Insurance Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in Nigeria have been issued a stern directive: patients on health insurance must not wait more than one hour before receiving medical attention at their designated healthcare facilities. This mandate was revealed by Otunba Lekan Ewenla, Managing Director and CEO of…
Palm Oil Prices Surge, Food Safety in Crisis The Economic Strain Driving Hazardous Choices With Nigeria’s economy in freefall, the price of essential commodities like palm oil has doubled in recent months. What was once a staple in nearly every Nigerian kitchen is now both expensive and dangerously adulterated. A 25-litre keg of palm oil,…
Abia State Issues Health Advisory Over Diphtheria Outbreak in Neighbouring Imo The Abia State Ministry of Health has issued a public health alert following an outbreak of diphtheria in neighbouring Imo State. The government is urging all residents to take immediate preventive measures. Commissioner Urges Vaccination and Vigilance During a press briefing in Umuahia on…
HIV Vaccine Research Suffers Major Setback as Trump Administration Cancels Key Programme The Trump administration has abruptly terminated a $258 million programme dedicated to developing an HIV vaccine, dealing a serious blow to global efforts to end the disease that causes AIDS. The decision affects high-profile research at Duke University and the Scripps Research Institute,…
Mysterious Disease Kills Six Children in Imo State A wave of panic has gripped the Mbutu community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State following the outbreak of a strange disease that has claimed the lives of at least six children in under one week. The affected children, aged between one and six…
In a move that has stirred concern across the U.S. public health community, the Trump administration has quietly shut down the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), a vital group that helped shape national infection prevention guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially terminated the committee on March 31, 2025, but…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a grave warning over the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), describing it as a “silent killer” more deadly than malaria, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS combined. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the…
