The number of casualties resulting from an unknown disease, mostly affecting children and women, in some communities in Zamfara State has risen to 13. Findings from hospitals and government sources indicated that a total of 505 cases were recorded across Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau LGAs. Also, checks showed that the disease had spread to Isa…
In a press release dated May 12, 2024, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the production of adulterated products. This call to action comes in the wake of the agency’s successful dismantling of an illegal alcohol manufacturing…
Rick Slayman, the first patient to receive a transplanted pig kidney, has passed away at the age of 62. This is coming barely two months when Africa Health Report (AHR) published the groundbreaking operation that took place at Massachusetts General Hospital, where a genetically-edited pig kidney was transplanted into Slayman, who was suffering from end-stage…
The Zamfara Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka, has confirmed the outbreak of an unknown illness in the state, which has resulted in four deaths and 177 cases so far. The disease is characterized by abdominal distension, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, fever, and general body weakness. The affected areas…
Six Almajiri pupils have lost their lives due to a suspected meningitis outbreak in Udubo village in the Gamawa local government Area in Bauchi state. The Chairman, caretaker committee of the local government, Nasiru Bakura, confirmed the deaths to journalists on Friday. This came following reports on social media claiming that about 15 people have…
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Nigeria on Friday as part of his promotion of the Invictus Games, the sporting event he founded for wounded military veterans. Greeted by a drum and dance group from the Igbo ethnic group, Prince Harry and Megan toured the Lightway Academy where they were welcomed by pupils….
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed that Nigeria has the highest number of new child HIV infections in the world. This alarming statistic was highlighted by UNAIDS’ Deputy Executive Director of the Programme Branch, Angeli Achrekar, at the 2024 Nigeria HIV Prevention Conference in Abuja with the theme: “Accelerating HIV Prevention…
Dangote’s Management set to launch Free Malaria Programmes in host communities such as; Okpella, Estako, East Local Government area of Edo State. This is confirmed by the press in Benin where Dangote Cement PLC affirmed that the programme is set to commence on Thursday 9th of May and 10th of May 2024. The programme aims…
Recently, shortage of potable water has hit the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The situation is noticeably pervasive in the nation’s capital, painting an ugly image of FCT, as water vendors hawk water round the places. But, the FCT administration in a recent report owned up to the scarcity and blamed it on…
Following the commensuration of World Hand Hygiene Day which is celebrated annually on May 5, the Nigeria Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (NCDC) has tasked Nigerians to practice hand hygiene regularly. This is confirmed on the official X platform on 6th of May after an X Space discussion enlightening people on the importance of…
