Nigeria currently battling multiple disease outbreaks – NCDC
Nigeria is currently battling several infectious disease outbreaks across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during a three-day stakeholder workshop on public health emergency preparedness, organised by the NCDC with support from UNICEF and the World Health Organization […]
Beware of fake condoms in markets – NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be careful about fake and substandard condoms being sold in some markets across the country. The agency said these fake products can easily tear, fail to protect users, and increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. NAFDAC […]
NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake, unregistered edible oils
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the growing circulation of fake and unregistered edible oils across the country. The agency said some of these products are being sold in open markets without proper approval, posing serious health risks to consumers. According to NAFDAC, many of the […]
No body died of Cholera, Empox, Diftheria in Abia in 2025 -State govt
The Abia State Government has stated that no resident died from cholera, mpox, or diphtheria in the state throughout 2025. The clarification was made to address rumours and public fears about disease outbreaks circulating on social media and other platforms. Health officials explained that while a few suspected cases were reported during the year, all […]
10 children di£ following Diphtheria outbreak in Niger
Ten children have sadly died after a diphtheria outbreak in Agaie and Bida local government areas of Niger State. The affected children were taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Bida for treatment but later passed away. Other deaths linked to diphtheria have also been reported in nearby communities since the outbreak started. Residents […]
Akwa Ibom Assembly orders sanction over d3ath of pregnant woman and newborn
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly’s Health Committee has directed the Ministry of Health and the State Hospitals Management Board to discipline any medical personnel responsible for the death of a pregnant woman and her newborn at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital. Thirty-two-year-old Mrs. Ndiana Sunday Amos and her baby died last weekend, reportedly due […]
First Lady, Tinubu begins new advocacy to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has spoken out about the serious threat that cancer poses to women in the country. She said that cervical cancer is a disease that can be prevented, and no woman should lose her life to it. To help fight this disease, she introduced a new campaign called Partnership to […]
New Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Over 40 Lives in Kano
A fresh outbreak of diphtheria in Kano State has claimed the lives of more than 40 people, mostly children, and left many others hospitalized. The outbreak has overwhelmed local health facilities, with many patients now being treated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Kano. During a visit to the IDH on Wednesday, August 28, […]
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 […]