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UK Detects First Case of mpox, Formerly Known as Monkeypox

By Ifunanya / October 31, 2024

UK Detects First Case of Mpox, Formerly Known as Monkeypox A single case of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has […]

Hand Hygiene Key to Disease Prevention – FG

By Ifunanya / October 25, 2024

FG Emphasizes Hand Hygiene as Key to Preventing Disease and Enhancing Public Health Abuja, Nigeria – In a press briefing […]

JOHESU Declares 7-Day Nationwide Warning Strike

By Ifunanya / October 25, 2024

Seven-Day Nationwide Warning Strike Declared in Nigeria Over Unmet Demands A major crisis is looming in Nigeria’s healthcare sector as […]

End Fund to Help Nigeria Combat NTDs Until 2030

By Ifunanya / October 24, 2024

The End Fund Extends Funding to Eradicate Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria by 2030 In a significant move to combat […]

22,000 Children in Bauchi State Miss Polio Vaccination

By Ifunanya / October 24, 2024

22,000 Children in Bauchi State Miss Routine Immunization, Fueling Polio Outbreaks The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sounded the […]

‘Malaria Kills 9 Nigerians Every Hour’

By Ifunanya / October 22, 2024

Malaria claims the lives of at least nine Nigerians every hour, a staggering statistic that highlights the country’s ongoing struggle […]

Nigerian Doctors Issue 21-Day Strike Notice

By Ifunanya / October 19, 2024

Nigeria’s Medical and Dental Consultants Issue 21-Day Strike Notice Over Unaddressed Demands The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria […]

Nigeria Confirms 102 Mpox Cases Across 26 States.

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2024

Nigeria has seen a recent surge in Mpox cases, with the number of confirmed infections rising to 102 across 26 […]

Nigeria’s Cholera Outbreak Worsens, 378 Deaths Reported.

By Ifunanya / October 17, 2024

Nigeria is battling a devastating cholera outbreak that has claimed 378 lives and infected over 14,237 people since the beginning […]

Eat to Beat Cancer: Add Fruits & Veggies to Your Diet

By Ifunanya / October 16, 2024

Eating Your Way to Health: Dietitian Warns Nigerians of Colon Cancer Risk In a recent health talk, Assistant Chief Dietitian […]

Edo University Graduates Inducted into Nursing Council

By Ifunanya / October 16, 2024

Nigeria’s Edo State University Graduates 68 Nurses, Commends State Government’s Healthcare Initiatives A significant milestone has been achieved in Nigeria’s […]

Combating Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis: A Multi-Faceted Approach

By Ifunanya / October 16, 2024

Malnutrition Crisis in Nigeria: A Call for a Multi-Pronged Approach The World Bank, Nutrition International, and other stakeholders have called […]

Researcher Chosen for Disease Elimination Fellowship in Nigeria and Africa

By Ifunanya / October 15, 2024

Global Efforts to Eliminate Disease: Nigerian Researcher Selected for Prestigious Fellowship In a significant boost to global disease elimination efforts, […]