Tag: Health News
FG Warns: Foodborne Diseases Rob Nigeria of 4.26 million Yearly
Four million, two hundred and sixty thousand. That is how many healthy years of life Nigeria loses every…
Lassa Fever and Cholera Claim 275 Lives in Nigeria So Far in 2026
While Nigeria watches for Ebola at the borders, two old killers are already claiming lives inside the country.…
NCDC Chief: Nigeria Only 59% Ready for Possible Ebola Outbreak
Honest. Direct. And a little alarming. Nigeria's top disease control official has told Nigerians exactly where the country…
Nigeria Raises Ebola Alert as Outbreak Worsens in Central Africa
No confirmed case. No panic. But a very clear message from the Nigerian government — we are watching,…
CAN Calls June 14 Black Sunday in All Nigerian Churches Over Insecurity
ABUJA — The Christian Association of Nigeria has designated Sunday, June 14, 2026, as a Black Sunday across…
Senate Raises Alarm Over Kwara North Insecurity After Bandit Attacks
ABUJA — The Nigerian Senate has expressed grave concern over the worsening security situation in Kwara North Senatorial…
Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 40, Infects 3,000 Across 139 Communities
MAIDUGURI — A fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Borno State has killed more than 40 people and infected over…
MRTB: Over One-Third of Nigerians Need Rehabilitation Care They Cannot Get
ABUJA — The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria has raised alarm over a critical gap in…
NAHCON Raises Alarm Over 50 Pilgrims With Mental Health Crisis at Hajj
ABUJA — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has raised concern over the mental health of Nigerian pilgrims…
NAHCON Sets June 3 for Return Flights as Hajj Pilgrims Head Home
MECCA — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced that return flights for Nigerian Hajj 2026 pilgrims…
Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Screen for Cancer After Ekubo’s Death
ABEOKUTA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to undergo regular medical screening for the early detection…
NCDC Places Nigeria at High Ebola Risk, Alerts All Health Workers
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has formally placed Nigeria at high risk of…
