Adamawa launches anti-Polio campaign targeting 1.2m children
The Adamawa State government has started a large-scale campaign to vaccinate children against polio. The programme is designed to cover about 1.2 million children across different communities in the state. Health workers are expected to move from house to house to ensure every eligible child receives the vaccine. Authorities have urged parents and guardians to […]
Abia begins surveillance in border towns to prevent Lassa Fever outbreak
The Abia State Government has assured residents that no case of Lassa Fever has been recorded in the state despite outbreaks in other parts of Nigeria. Officials say preventive measures are already in place to protect the public. Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed that […]
Cholera outbreak: Japan donates $1.7m medical supplies to Lagos
Japan has donated medical supplies worth $1.7 million to help fight the cholera outbreak in Lagos. The support is aimed at strengthening treatment, prevention, and emergency response efforts as health authorities work to control the disease. Officials said the donation includes essential drugs, rehydration solutions, protective gear, and sanitation materials. These items are expected to […]
Take ownership of health interventions in your area – CSO urges Akwa Ibom communities
A civil society organization (CSO) has called on residents of Akwa Ibom State to actively take responsibility for health initiatives in their communities. The group emphasized that local involvement is crucial for the success of public health programs. The CSO highlighted that when communities participate in planning and monitoring health projects, interventions become more effective […]
Health experts advocate institutionalisation of malaria control plan in Kano
Health experts in Kano State have urged the government to institutionalise a long-term malaria control plan to reduce the disease burden in the state. According to them, malaria remains one of the leading health challenges in Kano, affecting thousands of people every year and putting pressure on hospitals and families. They stressed that a structured […]
Polio Eradication: Group commits to strengthening initiatives in Nigeria
Rotary International has renewed its commitment to ensuring that polio becomes history in Nigeria. According to the Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 22, Region 27, Ibim Semenitari, ending polio remains a mission that must be completed, and the organisation is fully focused on sustaining efforts until total eradication is achieved. Semenitari revealed this ahead […]
Bill Gates Pledges To Donate 99% Of Fortune, Shut Gates Foundation By 2045
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has announced that he will give away 99% of his fortune—over $100 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He also shared that the foundation will close on December 31, 2045. Earlier, the plan was to shut it down 20 years after his death, but now he wants to […]
Anthrax: Sokoto govt provides latest update
Sokoto State has successfully vaccinated 95% of its livestock to prevent anthrax and other diseases, as part of its efforts to protect public health. The vaccination drive comes after a warning from the Federal Government about potential anthrax outbreaks, especially following confirmed cases in neighboring Zamfara State. Dr. Nasiru Abdulrahaman, the Director of Veterinary Services […]
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed In Kano
Bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been confirmed in Kano State, Nigeria. This outbreak has affected different bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys. The Federal Government has issued a warning about the high risk of the disease spreading further. A circular signed by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on […]
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. […]