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First zonal reference laboratory opened in Ekiti
To improve the diagnosis and surveillance of infectious diseases in Nigeria, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
[PHOTOS] Naira Scarcity: Buhari meets Emefiele, Tambuwal, Bagudu
President Muhammadu Buhari met privately with Aminu Tambuwal, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, and Atiku Bagudu, Chairman…
[HEALTH TIPS] What you should know about Diphtheria
The Nigerian government recently confirmed a diphtheria outbreak in parts of the country. The disease is a highly contagious…
Experts Lists Five Best Foods, What To Avoid For Heart Health
Experts has recommended five of the best foods for heart health because foods for heart health can reduce other potential…
NCDC announces 111 cases of diphtheria, 22 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Monday announced that the country had confirmed 111 cases of…
Nigeria has about 25% of all NTDs in Africa- Ehanire
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, stated on Monday that Nigeria has approximately 25% of all Neglected Tropical Diseases…
COVID-19 still a public health emergency – WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a public health emergency of international concern, according to the World Health…
[HEALTH TIPS] Yellow fever: Meaning, how yellow fever spread, symptoms,…
Yellow fever (YF) is a mosquito-borne viral disease of humans and other primates that is currently endemic (occurring regularly)…
Anambra records 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever, one death
Anambra confirmed 15 suspected cases of Lassa fever and one death on Thursday.
“In Anambra, we have recorded 15 suspected cases…
38 deaths of 123 diphtheria cases recorded in Nigeria- NCDC
Out of the 123 cases of diphtheria that have been reported in Nigeria so far, NCDC reports that 38 people have passed away.…