Over 4 Million Children Malnourished in Nigeria’s Northeast and Northwest Regions
The Nigerian government has officially acknowledged a critical malnutrition crisis affecting the country’s Northeast and Northwest regions. According to Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, Director of the Nutrition Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, over 4 million children are suffering from malnutrition in these areas. This revelation was made during a five-day strategic […]
Rivers State Confirms Two New Cases of Mpox Virus
The Rivers State government has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, a viral disease. Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the State Commissioner for Health, announced the news in Port Harcourt. She assured the public that the Ministry of Health is well-prepared and that the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is on high alert to handle any […]
Nigerian Doctor Accuses Nursing Council of Blocking Nurses’ Career Opportunities Abroad
Dr. Olufunmilayo, a prominent Nigerian doctor, has recently voiced strong criticism against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). According to Olufunmilayo, the NMCN is allegedly refusing to verify the licenses of nurses who want to relocate abroad. This verification is a crucial step for nurses intending to work in other countries. Olufunmilayo claims […]
Nigeria Records 39 Mpox Cases Across 33 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently announced that 39 cases of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) have been recorded across 33 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) this year. The most affected states include Bayelsa and Cross River with 5 cases each, while Ogun and Lagos have recorded 4 cases each. In […]
NCDC Reports Seven New Lassa Fever Cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed seven new cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, with cases recorded in Edo, Bauchi, and Kogi states between July 22 and July 28, 2024. Edo State reported the highest number of cases with four, while Bauchi and Kogi recorded two and one case, respectively. […]
Warning: Deadly Rat Disease Spreads to Humans, No Cure Available
A dangerous disease carried by rats is making headlines. Hantavirus, which can spread from rodents to humans through their urine, saliva, or droppings, has recently caused several deaths in the US. In Arizona, seven people have been diagnosed with Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a severe illness that can be fatal. Three of these cases ended in […]
Kogi NMA Crisis Deepens as Vice Chairman and Assistant Secretary Resign
The crisis within the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi State has worsened with the resignation of the Vice Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Umoru, and the Assistant Secretary, Dr. Ugoh Stanley Nkemakolam. In a letter dated July 8, 2024, both Umoru and Nkemakolam addressed their resignations to the Chairman of Kogi NMA, Dr. Olusola Baoku. Dr. […]
Strange Disease Hits Gombe Community, Kills 12, Hospitalizes Over 50
A mysterious disease has struck the Chessi community in the Kulani District of Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and the hospitalization of more than 50 others, as reported by Daily Trust. Doctors Dr. Israel James and Yakubu Maina have stated that the illness is not cholera. […]
Cholera Outbreak at Kirikiri Prison
The Lagos State government announced on Sunday, June 30, that 25 inmates at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison were suffering from severe gastroenteritis, confirmed to be due to cholera. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi provided an update on the cholera situation in the state, stating that immediate medical and environmental actions were taken and were successful. […]
Unregistered Tiger Nut Drinks Linked to Lagos Cholera Outbreak
Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser on Health to the Lagos State Governor, has revealed that unregistered tiger nut drinks are a major cause of the recent cholera outbreak in Lagos. In an interview with Punch, Ogunyemi mentioned that many patients reported consuming a specific tiger nut drink in the Eti-Osa local government area before […]