One dead in Uganda Ebola outbreak
A 32-year-old nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, has died from the Sudan Ebola Virus. The health ministry confirmed on January 30 that this is the first reported case of the outbreak in the capital. Officials are now working to track potential contacts and prevent further spread of the virus. The nurse […]
Ogun State to Deploy 5,000 Health Workers for Measles Vaccination Campaign in 2024
The Ogun State government has announced an ambitious plan to vaccinate over 1 million children in its 2024 measles vaccination campaign. This initiative aims to immunize children aged between 9 months and 5 years across all 20 local government areas of the state. To make this possible, the state will deploy more than 5,000 health […]
Rwanda Launches First Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Africa
Rwanda has made a groundbreaking advancement in public health by launching the first mpox vaccination campaign on the African continent. This initiative aims to combat the growing threat of mpox, particularly in regions at high risk. As of Tuesday, Rwanda has administered 300 doses of the mpox vaccine to individuals in vulnerable populations, focusing on […]
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians About Fake Dettol Soap in the Market
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the presence of a fake soap being sold under the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.” This counterfeit product is currently circulating in markets across Nigeria. In a recent announcement posted on NAFDAC’s website, the agency confirmed that the manufacturer […]
Four Nigerian Scientists Making Waves Among Africa’s Top 100
Nigeria’s prominence in the global scientific community has been further solidified with four of its top scientists recently ranked among Africa’s 100 leading researchers. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s significant contributions to a range of scientific disciplines, including medicine, public health, and neurology. Oye Gureje: Pioneering Mental Health Research Dr. Oye Gureje, a distinguished psychiatrist, has […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canadian Government Urges Citizens to Prepare for a Virus worse Than COVID
The Canadian government has recently advised citizens to prepare for a new virus that could be more disruptive than COVID-19. This warning comes as part of an updated guide from the Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, which outlines how to handle future pandemics. The guide focuses on a “hypothetical virus” that may cause significant […]
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. […]