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NCDC warns of rising cholera, lassa fever, marburg threats
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious…
Nigeria inaugurates project 10M to combat hypertension, diabetes
The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the inauguration of “Project 10 Million”. The project is a…
FG unveils strategic blueprint to address health sector challenges
The federal government has announced a strategic plan to overhaul Nigeria’s health sector. The government said this would…
Health workers threaten strike, issue 15-day ultimatum to FG
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have issued the federal…
Shift to EV-only future would spell job losses, Toyota chairman warns
A shift to an electric vehicle-only future would lead to job losses among those who have been working…
End ‘collective amnesia’ over COVID-19, says UN health agency WHO
Our “collective amnesia” about how bad the COVID-19 pandemic was should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and…
APRA, PRCA Africa collaborate on African PR study
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The African Public Relations Association (APRA), in collaboration with the Public Relations and Communications…
1 in 7 children and teens impacted by mental health conditions
Around one in seven children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 are affected by mental health conditions –…
Nigeria recorded 54 new suspected mpox cases in one week: Official
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected mpox cases were recorded…
Cholera cases increased by 220% in 2024: NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has seen a sharp increase…