Yobe Activates Ebola Emergency Plan, Strengthens Border Surveillance
YOBE, Nigeria – Yobe State has activated its public health emergency management system and strengthened cross-border surveillance as part of preparations against a possible…
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Disease Prevention
FG Warns Agencies Against Breaching Ebola Entry Protocols
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments and agencies to enforce approved Ebola Virus Disease entry protocols at Nigeria’s designated points…
Cross River, UNICEF Step Up Disease Prevention Campaign
CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – Cross River State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have intensified community awareness campaigns against cholera, Lassa fever,…
Dog Suspected of Rabies Bites 18 in Kano Community
KANO, Nigeria – At least 18 people have reportedly been bitten by a dog suspected of having rabies in Garko Local Government Area of…
Diphtheria: Zamfara Delays School Resumption to September 28
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has postponed the resumption of all public and private schools in the…
NCDC Identifies Gaps Ahead of 2026/2027 Lassa Fever Season
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking medical care, healthcare worker infections and gaps…
Lagos Intensifies Ebola Awareness Campaign
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its Ebola awareness campaign and urged residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe to remain vigilant…
Lagos Orders Ebola Precautions Despite No Confirmed Cases
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have ordered hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and event centres to immediately strengthen hygiene and disease prevention measures amid growing concerns…
The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria
IBADAN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with hepatitis without knowing it. As stigma, poor awareness and weak health systems fuel transmission,…
Unsafe Food Sickens 50m Nigerians Annually
ABUJA, Nigeria – Unsafe food is causing nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths in Nigeria every year, the Federal Government has…