Korede Abdullah in Lagos A tragic incident occurred at the popular Ikun dam in the Mobal local government area of Ekiti, where two undergraduate students of Ekiti State University (EKSU) Ado-Ekiti lost their lives while swimming. The deceased, identified as Oluwatobiloba Osho and Oladimeji Victor, were students of the theatre arts department. According to a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Enugu State has kicked off an immunization catch-up campaign to vaccinate over 100,000 children who missed vital vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the State Immunization Officer at the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ESPHDA), Dr. Chime Chinyere, on Saturday, the campaign focuses on addressing the decline in immunization…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has undergone successful eye surgery at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Abayomi took to his official Instagram page to share the news on Saturday, expressing his gratitude to the medical team that handled his case. “Thrilled to share that I just…
The African Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has pledged its support to Tanzania and other countries in the region where suspected cases of the infectious Marburg Virus Disease have been identified. According to Director General, Jean Kaseya on Friday, the center is ready to assist, despite the Tanzanian Health Ministry’s announcement that laboratory results…
Rivers state, Nigeria has confirmed its first cholera outbreak of the year, claiming nine deaths. Rivers State officials confirmed three deaths in Andoni and six in Akuku-Toru local government areas. Authorities are monitoring 41 suspected cases across both regions, the Premium Times reported. The commissioner for health, Rivers state remarked, “Rivers is particularly prone to…
…Official Says Outbreak Spreads Across 12 Counties Kenya confirmed two more cases of mpox on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 33. Mary Muriuki, principal secretary at the Health Ministry, said in a press release that the cases were confirmed in the counties of Kericho and Taita Taveta, and that the outbreak…
Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for vulnerable populations, particularly women suffering from obstetric fistula. Speaking at a Steering Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate announced plans to expand health insurance coverage for fistula patients and increase treatment centers nationwide. Prof. Pate said, “This problem has always…
Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country. On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a…
A recent study published in Health Promotion International highlights the escalating harassment, legal actions, and physical threats faced by researchers addressing the harms of tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods. Despite these challenges, many advocates remain dedicated to their work. The study, conducted by researchers from the UK, US, and France, analysed 64 cases of intimidation…
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, has confirmed the death of 35 chickens due to bird flu in Gwale Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Yusuf assured residents that the situation is under control as the Ministries of Health and Agriculture collaborate to contain the outbreak and prevent…
