Disease Prevention
NCDC Says N10bn Health Security Fund Not Exclusively for Ebola Preparedness
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has clarified that the Federal Government’s N10 billion emergency health security fund was not...
Measles Outbreak Raises Alarm in New York After Child’s Death
New York is facing renewed public health concerns following the death of a child linked to measles, the state's first such fatality in...
Ebola: Virologists Urge Hygiene as Strain Has No Approved Specific Treatment
Medical virologists have urged Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene and follow public health guidance as authorities strengthen measures to prevent the spread of...
FG Strengthens Primary Healthcare Delivery in Over 700 Communities Nationwide
The Federal Government is strengthening primary healthcare delivery in more than 700 communities across Nigeria through the National Health Fellows Programme, which equips...
Gombe Confirms Cholera Outbreak, Treats 74 Patients
The Gombe State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Kedo village, Todi Ward, Billiri Local Government Area, following an incident that claimed...
Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen surveillance for Ebola and diphtheria by training health workers and relevant stakeholders on early detection, prompt reporting and effective disease response.
The Kwara State Ministry of Health organised a one day sensitisation training to improve public health preparedness and strengthen the state’s ability to...
Africa CDC Advances Continental Behavioural Intelligence Framework
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union member states are advancing plans for a harmonised Behavioural Intelligence...
Healthy Nutrition Remains Vital to Successful Hepatitis Recovery
By Benson Daniel Proper nutrition has been identified as one of the most important factors in the recovery of individuals living with hepatitis,...
