A cholera outbreak in Ndibokote village, Ezza Inyimagu, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least ten individuals, including a nursing mother who left behind a nine-month-old baby. The Ebonyi State Health Commissioner, Moses Ekuma, confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Lucy Anyim on Thursday. “Efforts are underway to…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday unveiled new guidance aimed at improving the design, conduct, and oversight of clinical trials worldwide. This initiative seeks to strengthen country-led research and development (R&D) ecosystems, making safe and effective health interventions more accessible and affordable across all income levels. For the first time, WHO provides specific recommendations…
Nurses in Ondo State are calling on the government to review their salary structure to align with recent adjustments made for doctors, warning that disparities could lead to discord within the healthcare system. In a communique to mark the 2024 Ondo Nurses Week/Scientific Conference on Wednesday, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reiterated the urgent need to rejuvenate its Zonal and State Offices to enhance basic education delivery across Nigeria. Speaking at a two-day meeting on Wednesday with UBEC management, zonal directors, and state coordinators, UBEC Executive Secretary Dr. Hamid Bobboyi highlighted the crucial need for a shift toward localized…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and various multilateral development banks have started a $1.5 billion project to improve primary healthcare in 15 countries. This initiative was announced on Monday at a high-level roundtable during the UN Summit of the Future held in New York, USA. The 15 countries involved in the first phase include: Burundi,…
A new study from Anhui Medical University reveals alarming links between short sleep duration during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental delays in offspring, particularly among boys. In a report published on Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers tracked over 7,000 mother-child pairs, uncovering that women who experienced persistent short sleep during mid-pregnancy faced…
A prominent Nigerian development expert has harshly rated the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) economic strategies under Governor Yemi Cardoso as below average. In an interview with Nairametrics, on Monday, Dr. Aliyu Ilias described Cardoso’s approach as “topsy-turvy,” emphasising that it has failed to produce meaningful results over the past year. Discussing the recent marginal…
The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has initiated an assessment of the Alau Dam in Borno State, prompted by the devastating floods that struck on September 10, 2024. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev announced this on Monday at a press briefing in Abuja, marking World Rivers Day under the theme…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on religious leaders and health stakeholders to enhance efforts to vaccinate 2.1 million Nigerian kids who remain unvaccinated. WHO representative to Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo made this appeal during a two-day engagement meeting on Monday focused on vaccination, maternal health, and child health. “Despite our efforts, several…
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak resulting in 12 fatalities. Health Commissioner, Felix Tangwami announced the grim news in statement on Sunday, stating that of 50 suspected cases tested, 30 returned positive for cholera. “Unfortunately, what we are dealing with is Acute Watery Diarrhoea or Cholera,” Tangwami said, stressing the urgency of…
