Diphtheria outbreak in Edo claims two lives
An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in…
New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 descendant of Omicron JN.1 lineage -WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has described the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1,…
WHO approves two new vaccines to protect infants from RSV
The World Health Organization, WHO, on Friday, issued recommendations for two new…
Lassa fever, meningitis kill 366 in 24 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a…
‘Cancer touches us all’: Biden thanks public after diagnosis
Former U.S. president, Joe Biden, has expressed his gratitude for the goodwill…
Lagos begins full enforcement of ban on single use plastics July 1
Lagos State government has declared that the full enforcement of the ban…
Suspected cholera, not poisonous rice behind deaths in Badagry –Official
Dr. Dorcas Oladunjoye, Medical Officer of Health, Badagry West Local Council Development…
Lassa fever claims 138 lives in 2025, cases spread to 18 states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that…
Cholera: Plateau records three deaths, five confirmed cases
Five cases of cholera, three fatalities and 20 suspected cases have been…
FEC approves Medipool to lower cost of pharmaceutical products
Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has…