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 […]
Sudan: UN, WHO condemn massacre in El-Fasher
The United Nations and World Health Organization have strongly condemned the brutal killings that took place this week in El-Fasher, western Sudan. According to humanitarian officials, hundreds of civilians were murdered in what has been described as one of the worst atrocities in the region’s ongoing conflict. Disturbing videos circulating online show militia fighters attacking […]
FG to tighten border control following new Ebola outbreak
The Federal Government of Nigeria has increased monitoring and health checks at all entry points after a new Ebola outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dr Akpan Nse, Director of Port Health Services at the Ministry of Health, confirmed that extra staff have been sent to strengthen border surveillance and prevent […]
Ghana records first monkeypox de@th as cases surge
Ghana has recorded its first death caused by Mpox, marking a troubling milestone in the country’s ongoing health challenge.According to the Ministry of Health, 23 new infections were reported in just the past week — bringing the total number of cases to 257 since the virus was first discovered in the country in June 2022.This […]
HIV/Aids: Concerns, fear among people living with disease in north as US halts funding
The recent decision by the U.S. government to halt funding for HIV/AIDS treatment has raised significant concerns among people living with the disease in Northern Nigeria. Haruna Makafin Dala, Secretary of the SafeLife Sustainable and Counseling Initiative in Kano, expressed deep worry about the impact on vulnerable groups, particularly children and the elderly. Makafi, who […]
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 […]
WHO Announces Cholera Resurgence in Several Regions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in cholera cases in various parts of the world. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths have been recorded in 24 countries. WHO made this announcement on Thursday, June 20. The statement revealed that the Eastern Mediterranean Region has the […]
NAFDAC Warns: Don’t Store Cooked Food in the Fridge for Over Three Days
NAFDAC Cautions Against Storing Cooked Food for Over Three Days in the Fridge The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians not to keep cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued this warning during the 2024 World Food Safety […]