The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has warned states to “strengthen year-round community…
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NCDC Warns Nigerians As Chikungunya Virus Spreads Globally
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an urgent public health advisory…
GMOs in Nigeria: Feeding the Future or Surrendering Control?
As Nigeria faces mounting food insecurity, climate pressures, and soaring population growth, genetically modified organisms (GMOs)…
Lassa Fever Persists in Benue: 15 Confirmed Cases, 15 Deaths Raise Alarm
Benue State has confirmed 15 Lassa fever cases this year, with six deaths directly linked to…
Kaduna State Launches Targeted Monkeypox Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Cases
In a bold move to curb the growing number of monkeypox infections in the state, the…
Tinubu Orders Free Healthcare, Pension Increase for Vulnerable Nigerian Retirees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees…
Nigeria Records Over 800 Lassa Fever Cases, 152 Deaths in 2025 — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 811 cases of Lassa Fever…
Cholera Resurges in Niger: 27 Hospitalised as UNICEF Sends Aid
Despite earlier claims of containment, Niger State continues to battle a resurgence of cholera, with 27…
FG to Health Workers: End Strike, Return to Talks
The Federal Government has urged striking health professionals, particularly nurses, to end their industrial action and…
Cholera Under Control in Niger State as 320 Patients Recover, 14 Deaths Recorded
The Niger State Government says it has brought the recent cholera outbreak under control after successfully…