Parents had earlier raised concerns over the suspected outbreak after reports emerged of multiple students exhibiting symptoms of the bacterial infection. The post One student dead as Diphtheria spreads in …
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Lassa Fever: Nigeria issues public advisory after UK returnee dies in Ondo
The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in 2025. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria issues public advisory …
Read More »HIV treatment remains free in government facilities – NACA DG
She urged the public to disregard the misinformation and avoid unnecessary panic, adding that NACA’S priority is to sustain the progress made in controlling HIV/AIDS in Nigeria The post HIV …
Read More »Maternal complications remain a major cause of death globally – WHO
According to the health agency, these complications were responsible for approximately 80,000 and 50,000 deaths, respectively, in 2020 The post Maternal complications remain a major cause of death globally – …
Read More »LAUTECH resident doctors begin indefinite strike
In the memo, signed by the ARD President, Stephen Adedokun, and the General Secretary, Adedapo Mustapha, the doctors expressed dissatisfaction over the failure of the State government to meet their …
Read More »Nigerian govt approves free emergency obstetrics care, VVF surgeries across 154 facilities
Mr Pate, a professor, said these facilities will cater to women experiencing health challenges during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or the postpartum period, which could affect the well-being of both mother …
Read More »Tinubu appoints six chief medical directors for federal hospitals
President Tinubu urged the appointees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and service delivery in their respective roles. The post Tinubu appoints six chief medical directors for federal …
Read More »World Water Day: Lagos govt unveils new WASH policy
The policy was presented on Thursday, during an event organised in commemoration of the 2024 World Water Day. The post World Water Day: Lagos govt unveils new WASH policy …
Read More »Ebonyi enrolls 4,000 pregnant women in health insurance – Official
“The beneficiaries will access free health services such as antenatal care and child delivery services, including those that involve medical operations.” The post Ebonyi enrolls 4,000 pregnant women in …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: UK authority suspends Nigerian nurse over dishonesty, may strike name off register
The NMC’s panel found that Ms Ogbunaya was dishonest on different occasions with her employers, and she admitted to having breached the order due to financial reasons. The post …
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