The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a disturbing resurgence of Lassa fever, which has already claimed 142 lives and infected 747 individuals across 18 states as of Epidemiological Week 22, 2025.In a situation report released Thursday, the NCDC disclosed that the current Case Fatality Rate (CFR) hasContinueContinue reading “Deadly Surge: Ondo, Bauchi Top Chart as Lassa Fever Claims 142 Lives, Infects 747 Across 18 States — NCDC Sounds Alarm”
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Tragedy in Imo: Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Multiple Children’s Lives, Forces School Shutdown in Mbutu
A deadly diphtheria outbreak has ripped through the quiet Mbutu Community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving multiple children dead and schools shuttered in a desperate attempt to contain the spread.Although the exact number of child fatalities remains unconfirmed as of Wednesday, local reports suggest a disturbing toll. The outbreak, whichContinueContinue reading “Tragedy in Imo: Diphtheria Outbreak Claims Multiple Children’s Lives, Forces School Shutdown in Mbutu”
World Malaria Day 2025: Medical Tourism by Nigerian Leaders Undermines War Against Malaria — Advocacy Group
As the world commemorates World Malaria Day 2025, Nigerian advocacy group #EndMalariaInNigeria has issued a powerful indictment of the nation’s political elite, accusing them of sabotaging the fight against malaria through their relentless reliance on foreign medical care.In a statement released Friday by the group’s convener, Francis Nwapa, the organization slammed decades of political neglectContinueContinue reading “World Malaria Day 2025: Medical Tourism by Nigerian Leaders Undermines War Against Malaria — Advocacy Group”
UI Raises Alarm Over Rising Egg Donation Trend Among Female Students: “It’s Not a Side Hustle”
The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria’s premier higher institution, has raised a red flag over the growing number of female students engaging in egg donation as a quick means of making money.In a strongly worded memo dated April 15 and signed by Dr. Aderonke Ajayi, Director of the University Health Service, the institution warned thatContinueContinue reading “UI Raises Alarm Over Rising Egg Donation Trend Among Female Students: “It’s Not a Side Hustle””
Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak Rocks King’s College Lagos: One Student Dead, 14 Hospitalized as Government Races to Contain Spread
Lagos State has confirmed a diphtheria outbreak at King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe, which has tragically claimed the life of a 12-year-old student and left 14 others hospitalized. The incident has sent shockwaves through the elite academic community, prompting an urgent government response to curb further spread of the highly infectious bacterial disease. Following theContinueContinue reading “Deadly Diphtheria Outbreak Rocks King’s College Lagos: One Student Dead, 14 Hospitalized as Government Races to Contain Spread”
Bird Flu Outbreak Strikes Plateau State: 300 Birds Dead as Authorities Rush to Contain Spread
A devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has hit Plateau State, killing at least 300 birds in a farm located in the Bassa Local Government Area. The alarming development was confirmed by the state’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Shase’et Sipak, who revealed that laboratory tests conducted by the National Veterinary ResearchContinueContinue reading “Bird Flu Outbreak Strikes Plateau State: 300 Birds Dead as Authorities Rush to Contain Spread”
NCDC Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Amid Uganda Outbreak, Urges Nigerians to Reconsider Travel Plans
In light of the recent confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has heightened the nation’s preparedness to prevent any potential spread. The NCDC has issued a travel advisory, urging Nigerians to reconsider non-essential travel to countries affected by the outbreak, while reassuringContinueContinue reading “NCDC Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Amid Uganda Outbreak, Urges Nigerians to Reconsider Travel Plans”
Deadly Surge: Edo, Taraba Lead as Lassa Fever Claims 39 Lives in Three Weeks
A fresh outbreak of Lassa fever has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, with 39 lives lost within the first three weeks of 2025, according to a situation report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The deadly viral disease, primarily transmitted through contact with infected rodents, has hit multiple states, with EdoContinueContinue reading “Deadly Surge: Edo, Taraba Lead as Lassa Fever Claims 39 Lives in Three Weeks”
Mysterious Illness Claims Two Lives, Hospitalizes Over 27 in Niger State; Authorities Struggle to Identify Cause
A wave of fear has swept through the Laruta community in Bida, Niger State, following the sudden outbreak of a mysterious disease that has claimed two lives and hospitalized over 27 others. The illness, marked by sudden collapse, body weakness, and an inability to communicate, has left medical professionals and residents grappling for answers asContinueContinue reading “Mysterious Illness Claims Two Lives, Hospitalizes Over 27 in Niger State; Authorities Struggle to Identify Cause”
Adamawa State Government Announces Outbreak Of Lassa Fever In NYSC Camp
The Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. The outbreak of the highly infectious disease was confirmed after a corps member tested positive at the Damare National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp. While confirming the development, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health,ContinueContinue reading “Adamawa State Government Announces Outbreak Of Lassa Fever In NYSC Camp”
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