public health

Kano Custodial Centre Records Two Deaths in Cholera Outbreak WHO report confirms more than 6,000 global cholera deaths in 2024

WHO report confirms more than 6,000 global cholera deaths in 2024

Kano Custodial Centre Records Two Deaths in Cholera Outbreak

Mirian Gom September 26, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Two inmates have died following a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial...

Stakeholders Seek Free Genotype Testing Across Nigeria Stakeholders at a sickle cell awareness event calling for free genotype testing in Nigeria.

Stakeholders at a sickle cell awareness event calling for free genotype testing in Nigeria.

Stakeholders Seek Free Genotype Testing Across Nigeria

Mirian Gom September 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to provide free genotype testing in public...

The Drink That Turned Deadly: Inside Ondo’s Monkey Tail Poisoning Tragedy Locally prepared alcoholic mixtures linked to the suspected methanol poisoning outbreak in Ondo State.

Locally prepared alcoholic mixtures linked to the suspected methanol poisoning outbreak in Ondo State.

The Drink That Turned Deadly: Inside Ondo’s Monkey Tail Poisoning Tragedy

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2026

ONDO, Nigeria- The deadly poisoning outbreak in Ondo has exposed more than the dangers of suspected methanol-contaminated...

WHO, African Editors Develop Road Safety Media Guidelines WHO and African journalists discuss road safety reporting in Abuja

WHO and African journalists discuss road safety reporting in Abuja

WHO, African Editors Develop Road Safety Media Guidelines

Oluwatobi Adu September 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)...

Lassa Fever Cases Reach 1,086 in Nigeria Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Lassa Fever Cases Reach 1,086 in Nigeria

Mirian Gom September 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states...

Hives After Eating: Why the Cause May Not Be What You Think Hope Ajayi experienced sudden itching, raised bumps and redness after eating roadside fried yam, but remains uncertain about what triggered the reaction

Hope Ajayi experienced sudden itching, raised bumps and redness after eating roadside fried yam, but remains uncertain about what triggered the reaction

Hives After Eating: Why the Cause May Not Be What You Think

Hope Ajayi September 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Less than five minutes after eating roadside fried yam earlier this year, Hope Ajayi...

Benue Strengthens Diphtheria Preparedness Despite No Cases Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Health workers vaccinating children during Kano's diphtheria response campaign.

Benue Strengthens Diphtheria Preparedness Despite No Cases

Mirian Gom September 19, 2026

BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria despite recording no...

Ondo Toxic Drinks Death Toll Hits 48 – NAFDAC NAFDAC investigates suspected toxic alcoholic and herbal drinks in Ondo State

NAFDAC investigates suspected toxic alcoholic and herbal drinks in Ondo State

Ondo Toxic Drinks Death Toll Hits 48 – NAFDAC

Mirian Gom September 19, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The death toll from suspected toxic alcoholic and herbal concoctions in Ondo State has...

WHO Warns Asthma Treatment Gaps Put Patients at Risk WHO warns about gaps in asthma treatment and access to inhalers

WHO warns about gaps in asthma treatment and access to inhalers

WHO Warns Asthma Treatment Gaps Put Patients at Risk

Oluwatobi Adu September 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that gaps in access to essential asthma...

Africa CDC Warns Ebola Could Disrupt Essential Health Services Africa CDC warns of health service disruption amid Ebola outbreak in DRC

Africa CDC warns of health service disruption amid Ebola outbreak in DRC

Africa CDC Warns Ebola Could Disrupt Essential Health Services

Oluwatobi Adu September 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is putting essential...