Health

The diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has recorded more than 500 cases, with about 31 deaths reported since the outbreak began. The state Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Ba’amlong, said the …

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger cooperation among federal, state and local governments as well as traditional and religious institutions to tackle Nigeria’s maternal and newborn mortality crisis. …

New tuberculosis (TB) vaccines that could become available from 2029 have the potential to save more than seven million lives over a 20-year period, according to the global vaccine alliance …

More than 7,000 Ebola cases have now been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), making the latest outbreak the country’s worst on record, according to figures released by …

Health authorities in Plateau and Niger states are intensifying vaccination and disease-prevention efforts following fatalities linked to diphtheria and cholera. Plateau State alone has recorded 29 deaths from diphtheria, while …

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected producer of alcoholic concoctions following the deaths recorded in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The development comes after several …

Nigeria is facing a growing kidney disease crisis, with experts warning that the cost of treatment is often what proves fatal, not the illness itself. “I’m Already Tired,” Says Philanthropist …

The death toll from a suspected mass poisoning linked to locally brewed alcohol in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen past 27, with dozens more hospitalised. Toxic …

Kenya has recorded at least 19 deaths from Mpox since the outbreak was confirmed in the country three months ago, according to a statement issued Monday by the Ministry of …

At least 24 people have died while several others have been hospitalised following suspected poisoning linked to herbal drinks in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.  24 Deaths Recorded …