Health
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following dozens of deaths and confirmed cross-border infections. The global health agency said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus,…
Read More »Fresh COVID-19 case confirmed in Cross River
Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19, with the latest infection confirmed in Cross River State, prompting renewed public health measures in the state. The Cross River State Ministry of Health said it has commenced profiling and contact tracing of individuals linked to a Chinese national who tested positive…
Read More »NAFDAC warns of counterfeit colgate toothpaste in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert over the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit Colgate toothpaste in Kaduna State. The agency disclosed this in a public notice following a complaint received by its Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Directorate, which prompted an investigation…
Read More »Health workers protest in Abuja over controversial reform bill
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations on Thursday staged a protest at Unity Fountain in Abuja, voicing strong opposition to a proposed health sector reform bill currently before the National Assembly. The demonstrators warned that the legislation could significantly alter the…
Read More »NiMet warns of rising meningitis risk in Northern states as dry season intensifies
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health advisory warning that several northern states in Nigeria face a heightened risk of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) as dry season conditions intensify across parts of the country. In a notice posted on its X handle, the agency explained that cerebrospinal meningitis…
Read More »NAFDAC recall Aptamil, Cow & Gate infant formulas over contamination fears
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to a precautionary recall of certain Aptamil and Cow & Gate infant and follow-on milk formulas over concerns of possible contamination. In a public notice published on its website, the agency disclosed that the recall was…
Read More »2,000 Nigerian medical graduates shut out of housemanship yearly — MDCN
About 2,000 newly qualified medical doctors in Nigeria are unable to secure housemanship placements each year due to limited capacity in the country’s centralised system, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has told the Senate. The Registrar of the council, Dr Fatimah Kyari, disclosed this on Friday in…
Read More »JOHESU suspends nationwide strike following agreement with FG
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike to allow for the implementation of the terms of settlement reached with the Federal Government. The decision was taken during an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) emergency hybrid meeting, bringing to an end the industrial action which lasted…
Read More »How donor with cancer gene fathered 197 children
A sweeping cross-border investigation has uncovered how a sperm donor carrying a dangerous, undetected genetic mutation fathered at least 197 children across Europe—leaving families confronting a lifetime of heightened cancer risk and, in some cases, the deaths of their children. The joint investigation, conducted by 14 public service broadcasters including…
Read More »Pregnant woman dies in Katsina hospital over cash-only policy
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina State after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for the payment of oxygen, insisting on cash only. The incident occurred on Monday when the victim arrived at…
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