Health

Lagos Cholera Death Toll Hits 35, 401 Suspected Cases As Unregistered Tiger Nut Drinks Implicated As Cause

The Lagos State Government has attributed the cholera outbreak to unregistered tiger nut drinks as fatalities rise to 35.

3 months ago

Chad Has Eliminated Sleeping Sickness, Becoming The 51st Country Globally To Eradicate A Neglected Tropical Disease

WHO has congratulated Chad for becoming one of the countries to eliminate sleeping sickness, a neglected tropical disease

3 months ago

Lagos State Battles Rising Cholera Outbreak As 21 Fatalities, 401 Suspected Cases Reported

Lagos State is facing a cholera outbreak with 401 suspected cases and 21 fatalities, prompting government intervention.

3 months ago

Cholera Outbreak In Lagos: UNICEF Calls For Urgent Action As LASG Confirms 15 Deaths

The Lagos State government has confirmed 17 cholera cases out of 350 suspected cases, as well as 15 deaths.

3 months ago

Economic Realities Prompt House, NAFDAC To Temporarily Suspend Ban On Sachet Alcoholic Beverages

After investigations, the House of Reps has agreed to temporarily lift the ban on sachet alcohol to reduce economic pressure.

3 months ago

J&J Agrees to $700m Settlement Over Talc Cancer Claims

Despite a $700m settlement, J&J didn't admit wrongdoing, maintaining that its talc products are safe and do not cause cancer.

3 months ago

Health Minister Confirms South Africa’s First Mpox Fatality

South Africa's Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced on Wednesday the first death caused by mpox.

3 months ago

First Lady Tinubu Canvasses Action Against Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

"I make a commitment to lend my support in delivering the global promise to end Female Genital Mutilation,” says Tinubu.

3 months ago

WHO Raises Concern Over Increasing Global STI Cases

World Health Organisation has warned of rising global STIs, highlighting increase in deaths from syphilis cases.

4 months ago

Nigeria Launches Measures to Ensure Efficient Health Supplies Procurement

BPP DG Ahmadu announced a unified procurement initiative by the government to strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system.

4 months ago