The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto, with one fatality reported. The NCDC said there were 29 suspected cases in November 2025, with six laboratory-confirmed and one fatality. This pushes the monthly case fatality rate (CFR) to a concerning 16.67%. In its latest Situation Report released on Thursday, […]
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There is hope in the offing of the fight against Malaria, as a new research discovers a pill that can make human blood poisonous to mosquitoes and even kill the blood-sucking insect. The new discovery by a group of scientists indicates that the disease-carrying mosquitoes die after feeding on the blood of humans given super-strength […]
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The President of the United States (US) Donald Trump has agreed to shut down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), this is according to disclosure made by Elon Musk. USAID is the world’s leading international development agency responsible for billions of dollars in US aid projects across the world. Foreign assistance distributed by […]
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The Nigerian government has announced that Cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced the launch of the “free cesarean section ” at an ongoing three-day Nigeria Health […]
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Lagos appears to be the worst hit in the recent cholera outbreak, as the state recorded the highest number with 117 new suspected cases while Abia, Kwara, Adamawa and Kano recorded one each. A total of 121 new suspected cholera cases have been reported across five states and 22 local government areas, bringing the overall […]
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s program is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The theme A Spectrum of Possibilities aligns with GTCO’s commitment to diversity, equity, […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the abduction of Ekanem Ephraim, a medical doctor with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) on Thursday, Doctors in Cross River state have begun an indefinite strike. Felix Archibong, chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in the state, said the kidnappers disguised as patients to gain access to the doctor’s residence. He […]
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange Ribbon Initiative, the GTCO Autism Conference has grown to become a reference […]
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The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has suspended its indefinite strike for 21 days. The suspension of the strike was made known to the media after a meeting between the leadership of the union and President Bola Tinubu, on Monday. Confirming the situation to TheCable, Obinna Ogbonna, JOSEHU’s acting chairman, said the union is suspending the strike […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) are alerting the public on defective tetracycline hydrochloride ophthalmic ointment. The notification is contained in a public alert with No. 04/2023, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeyeye […]
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