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Cholera outbreak spreads to 33 states, 63 deaths recorded

The cholera outbreak in Nigeria has become more severe, with the Nigeria Centre for…

WHO issues warning on fake diabetes, weight loss drugs

The World Health Organisation has issued a medical product alert about fake semaglutide medicines.…

No cholera outbreak in Cross River, says health commissioner

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has stated that there…

WHO records over 1,900 deaths, 95,000 Cholera cases in 24 countries

The UN World Health Organization announced a sharp increase in cholera cases worldwide, with…

Ogun records first death from cholera, five hospitalized

Ogun State has reportedly recorded its first death from cholera following the death of…

Cholera outbreak: Lagos health commissioner warns of highly aggressive, contagious strain

Lagos State Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced that the recent disease outbreak…

UNICEF warns of cholera risk for children

The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund has warned that recurring cholera outbreaks in Nigeria…

Bird flu cases rise to 92 in 12 countries – WHO

The World Health Organization has reported a significant increase in cases of H5N1 Bird…

Sanwo-Olu’s free medical outreach begins today

The Lagos State Government has launched a free medical outreach called 'Aalafia Eko,' which…

WHO warns of global shortage of nurses, midwives by 2030

The World Health Organization has raised concerns about a looming shortage of nurses and…

Measles outbreak: Adamawa records 49 deaths, 143 cases

Adamawa State is grappling with a concerning measles outbreak, as confirmed by health officials.…

UNAIDS seeks global action over high HIV infections rate

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS has expressed deep concern over the continuing…

FG orders hospitals to use locally-made syringes, needles

The Federal Government has issued a directive mandating all Chief Medical Directors and Medical…

Japa: 58,000 doctors renewed licences in 2023, says medical council

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria disclosed that a staggering number of 72,000…

UK pledges £1b to support Nigeria’s fight against malaria

The United Kingdom has announced a significant contribution of £1 billion to support Nigeria's…