The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are currently no reported or confirmed cases of Hantavirus in Nigeria, following […]
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Sokoto State: 33 Children die from Cerebrospinal Meningitis, over 250 infected
Sokoto State has recorded a cerebrospinal meningitis outbreak that has resulted in the deaths of 33 children, according to health authorities. The outbreak has spread […]
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2026: #NoWomanLeftBehind
On May 8, the world comes together for World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global movement led by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. This year’s theme […]
NACA unveils new HIV prevention strategy, names Anambra Pilot State
Nigeria has taken a significant step in strengthening its HIV response as the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) announces Anambra State as […]
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: 3 Dead, 8 Cases Confirmed as WHO Releases New Findings
Eight cases of Hantavirus have been identified among passengers on a cruise ship, according to the latest update from the World Health Organization. The cases […]
The 2026 PSN Colloquium: A Milestone for Nigeria’s Pharma Ambition
The 2026 Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Colloquium, held recently in Adamawa State from March 29 to April 1, 2026, marked a pivotal moment in […]
WORLD ASTHMA DAY 2026: CLOSING THE GAP IN ASTHMA CARE
Every breath should come easily but for over 260 million people living with asthma, it still doesn’t. World Asthma Day 2026, led by the Global […]
Scientists Discover “Microscopic Rocket Engines” in Malaria Parasites — A Breakthrough in How Malaria Infects the Body
By Morgan Nwanguma Malaria parasites harbour tiny, constantly spinning crystals that have baffled scientists for years. New research shows that their motion is driven by […]
Lassa Fever: Deaths Surge Amid Strained Facilities and Staff Shortages
Lassa fever may be a seasonal pandemic in Nigeria, but one thing that has become of immense concern this year according to experts, is that […]
WHO PREQUALIFIES FIRST MALARIA TREATMENT FOR NEWBORNS AND YOUNG INFANTS
The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and young infants, marking a critical advance in paediatric malaria […]
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