Health
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PDP National Caucus Extends Damagum’s Stay as Acting Chairman
The acting national chair of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has survived attempts to remove him from office…
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Nigeria becomes first country to introduce new meningitis vaccine
Nigeria has taken the lead in global health efforts by becoming the first country to introduce the new Men5CV vaccine,…
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Lassa fever Outbreak: NCDC records one death, 15 new cases in one week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced one death and confirmed 15 additional cases of Lassa…
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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the “revolutionary” new Men5CV vaccine against meningitis. According…
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NAFDAC Recalls Toxic Cough Syrup, Benylin
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled the popular cough syrup, Benylin Paediatrics, manufactured…
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No case of Lassa fever in Kogi, says commissioner
The Kogi State Government has said there is no outbreak of Lassa fever across the 21 local governments of the…
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WHO Announces Rollout of Cholera Tests as Cases Surge
An unprecedented global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests has been launched to combat the increasing infections, stated the World…
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Haiti’s Healthcare Beleaguered Amid Turmoil
The UN Humanitarian Coordination Office (OCHA) has expressed concerns over the growing attacks on hospitals by armed gangs in Haiti’s…
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Local Vaccine Production: President Tinubu Urges Collaboration As GAVI Pledges $1bn
In order to guarantee that children and adults have fair access to life-saving vaccinations, President Bola Tinubu has urged Gavi,…
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