The Edo State Government has confirmed 15 fatalities resulting from a Lassa fever outbreak that began in December 2024. The announcement comes as the state intensifies its efforts to curb the spread of the disease. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health at the Edo State Ministry of Health, addressed […]
Health Matters
The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called upon state and local governments to assume their roles as primary responders in the face of disasters, emphasizing the critical need for localized and immediate action. Umar made the statement during her opening address at the […]
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation is cautioning Nigerians about the potential dangers of excessive exercise, highlighting its negative impact on both mental and physical well-being. The foundation emphasizes that while exercise is generally beneficial, pushing the body beyond its limits can be counterproductive and even hazardous. Rev. […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent regulatory processes in the importation of antileprosy medicine, Rifampicin, into Nigeria. This statement comes as a direct response to a recent BBC report titled “Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay,” […]
Professor Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has lauded the Bola Tinubu administration for its significant contributions to the Nigerian healthcare sector, specifically highlighting the installation of a vital Radiotherapy Machine at the hospital. Professor Obaseki made the remarks on Friday while […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed reservations regarding the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) proposal to institute the death penalty for individuals involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs. The commission highlighted its concerns during the presentation of its dashboard report on Wednesday. […]
Mr. Oluyemisi Adeaga, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has made a compelling plea for the country to seek local funding sources to support humanitarian initiatives. Adeaga’s remarks came during the official induction ceremony of Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, who has been appointed […]
On Thursday, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) held an induction ceremony for 15 newly qualified medical doctors from Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO). This event marked the second phase of the 19th induction and oath-taking exercise for the 2024/2025 academic session, adding to the 51 graduates who were […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a concerning report indicating that breast cancer cases are expected to rise by 38% globally by 2050. The findings, published in *Nature Medicine* on Monday, come from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized branch of WHO, which also predicts […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to fruit dealers and sellers regarding the use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits, highlighting the serious health risks associated with this practice. The warning was delivered by NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto State, Mr. […]