NAFDAC Warns Nigerians About Dangerous Palm Oil and Fufu
…NAFDAC has sounded the alarm over some common food items sold in open markets across Nigeria NAFDAC has sounded the alarm over some common food items sold in open markets across Nigeria. The food and drug regulator says it doesn’t have full…
Kano sets up committee to tackle diphtheria outbreak
The Kano State Government has taken another major step to strengthen the fight against diphtheria with the inauguration of a Special Committee on Diphtheria Outbreak Response. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Kano State…
Kano Orders Immediate Enrolment Of Pregnant Women In 63 Health Facilities
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has directed the immediate enrolment of pregnant women across 63 healthcare facilities in the state as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes and reduce…
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Yet To Turn Corner Despite Slowdown – WHO
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has yet to see its epidemic curve bend despite a slowdown in its rapid acceleration, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said Wednesday, as over 5,600 confirmed cases have been…
At Least 50 Children Killed In Diphtheria Outbreak In Northwest Nigeria
At least 50 children have been killed and several others hospitalized in an outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kano, the state legislature said Tuesday, calling for swift emergency measures to assist affected communities. The…
Never Eat Cabbage If You Have Any Of These 6 Health Problems
Cabbage is a popular vegetable loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. While it is generally healthy, it may not be suitable for everyone. Eating it in excess or under certain medical conditions can cause more harm than good. If you have any of…
How TCC Sponsored Free Medical Outreach In Enugu
By Alphonsus Okoroigwe, Enugu Samuel Ogali woke up earlier than usual, suspending his petty shoe-repairing trade for the day. Wearing his native green jumpers, he dashed out of his one-room apartment, hurrying along the empty Nnamdi Azikiwe Street in the…
DR Congo Ebola Confirmed Cases Top 5,000
Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have surpassed 5,000, with more than 2,320 deaths, as the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned Monday that the outbreak could become the deadliest Ebola…
Nigeria Validates National Framework To Strengthen Health Communication
Nigeria has validated a new National Health Promotion and Communication Strategic Framework aimed at establishing a coordinated, evidence-based approach to health communication across the country. The framework was validated by the Federal…
EU Releases €2.3m Emergency Aid To Tackle Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria, 3 Others
The European Commission has allocated €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to support efforts to contain the ongoing cholera outbreak in the four countries. The Commission disclosed…