NCDC Probes Two Suspected Ebola Cases in North-East
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is investigating two suspected cases of Ebola disease in Nigeria’s North-East, with…
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Extreme Heat: Lagos Urges Vulnerable Residents to Take Precautions
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has warned that rising temperatures associated with the strengthening El Niño climate pattern and the transition into…
FG directs hospitals to strengthen Ebola preparedness
JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed hospitals across Nigeria to strengthen isolation facilities, stock protective equipment and prepare for the early detection…
Cross River Targets Ebola Threat with NCDC Partnership
CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – Cross River State is seeking to strengthen Ebola surveillance and prevent infectious disease outbreaks through a proposed partnership between veterinary…
WHO Warns Ebola May Persist in Semen After Recovery
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Ebola survivors may still transmit the virus through sexual contact if it persists…
Katsina Probes Illness of 64 Students After Bilharzia Medication
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has launched an investigation after 64 students developed vomiting, abdominal discomfort and dizziness following the administration of…
Ogun Unveils Ogijo Lead Pollution Report, Threatens Factory Shutdown
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has unveiled a lead pollution assessment report on Ogijo and surrounding communities, warning that industrial facilities found…
Lagos Heat Worsens as Urbanisation Destroys Green Spaces – NIOMR Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – Rapid urbanisation, shrinking green spaces and expanding concrete surfaces are intensifying heat in Lagos, with a climate scientist warning that the…
Plateau Reactivates Ebola Isolation Centres, Steps Up Surveillance
Plateau, Nigeria – The Plateau State Government has reactivated isolation centres and intensified disease surveillance as part of efforts to strengthen preparedness against a…
Nigeria Could Declare Ebola Outbreak Over by 7 December – Pate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria could declare its Ebola outbreak over as early as 7 December if no further confirmed or probable cases are detected…